Pritzker eases restrictions on tax-exempt red-dyed diesel as Illinois farmers face soaring fuel costs.

Illinois Republicans seek state oversight after hundreds of Champaign County voters received incorrect ballots.

Legal challenges to new taxes among factors that could reduce rate of revenue growth

Illinois state fairs topped 1 million visitors again, setting attendance records while keeping costs affordable.

Former House Minority Leader Jim Durkin tells CNI why he endorsed Gov. JB Pritzker over his party's gubernatorial nominee, Darren Bailey.

Marcus Moultrie of DeSoto pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder for beating Leland Arnett to death and trying to kill Deborah Snider.

The GOP nominee is personally opposed to abortion but said he respects views of majority

The governor told us ‘I get it’ regarding presidential speculation, but not to read too much into his moves

Independent Statehouse reporting, analysis, and forward-looking coverage for professionals who need to know what’s coming.

Prosecutors say a DeSoto man charged in an 8-year-old boy’s death later tried to hire an inmate to kill his mother.

The Pritzker has announced a plan to greatly reduce services and employment at the southern Illinois mental health and developmental center.

Capitol News Illinois has obtained emails that show the Bears are still actively communicating with Illinois lawmakers about a possible stadium project in Illinois.

Illinois homelessness fell 6%, but chronic homelessness rose as the state faces a growing affordable housing shortage.

Illinois data centers could create 121,000 jobs but raise electric bills as lawmakers weigh new industry regulations.

A Marion woman lost $318,000 in a gold-bar scam before helping police set up a sting that caught an alleged courier.

Choate workers caught on camera abusing residents received plea deals as a prosecutor fights planned cuts at the facility.

Chicago-area officials are urging regulators to reject Peoples Gas' $144 million rate hike and reform its pipe program.

Donald Trump visited Illinois but didn't meet Darren Bailey, who says the president's endorsement was unexpected.

Seven takeaways from interviews with Margaret Croke and Bryan Drew, the candidates running for Illinois comptroller.

The 80-year-old Chester Bridge is demolished over the Mississippi River after a new $307 million bridge opens.

Illinois expanded its film tax credits to attract productions, but critics question whether taxpayers get a good return.

Illinois election officials outline voting safeguards as early and mail-in voting begin for the 2026 election.

SIU’s Fire Dawgs marks 25 years of training students in prescribed burns and preparing them for land management careers.

Early voting is underway in Illinois, and CNI's Election Guide explains when, where and how to cast your ballot.

Illinois childcare providers say lengthy DCFS background checks are delaying hires, limiting enrollment and costing money.

New records raise allegations of misconduct and conflicts of interest involving Illinois' Special Prosecution Unit.

Illinois won a lawsuit blocking Trump administration rules restricting noncitizens' access to emergency public benefits.

A lawsuit challenges whether three officeholders can seek reelection while also running for Chicago mayor.

JB Pritzker created an AI Cabinet to develop safety policies and protect Illinois residents and infrastructure.

Illinois will close eight interstate visitor centers as the state says travelers increasingly find information online.

Darren Bailey unveiled an eight-point plan aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois without funding the stadium.

Independent Collin Corbett is pitching a centrist alternative to JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey in the governor's race.

Illinois' new climate plan calls for more electric vehicles, clean energy and efficiency to reach net zero by 2050.

Thousands of reports reveal deaths, violence, restraints and other incidents inside Illinois county jails.

Choate workers' union is suing Illinois to block plans to cut beds and roughly half the workforce at the facility.

Fifteen residents filed claims against DHS alleging excessive force and wrongful detention during Operation Midway Blitz.

Chicago Bears executives met with a top Pritzker official as the team continues weighing stadium options in Illinois.

Illinois is seeking FEMA disaster aid for eight counties hit by tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding in August.

Illinois leaders mark one year since Operation Midway Blitz as investigations into federal immigration actions continue.

Illinois and Chicago are suing to block a Trump rule tying legal immigrants' use of public benefits to green cards.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump administration rules that would have restricted mail-in voting before the midterms.

Illinois' ethics commission named David Risley acting legislative inspector general after Michael McCuskey's resignation.