PJM proposes new rules requiring data centers to secure their own power or face grid curtailments.

Gov. JB Pritzker says he viewed the Rachel Tarrence shooting video but defers to local prosecutors' decision.

Veteran Illinois Sen. Linda Holmes will leave office, citing health concerns after nearly two decades in the Senate.

Illinois ended fiscal year 2026 with tax collections topping projections by more than $1 billion.

Key Illinois legislative fights remain unresolved as lawmakers race toward the May 31 adjournment.

Illinois State University workers ended their strike after approving a new contract with raises and bonus payments.

Article Summary Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois’ housing crisis. More than a year

Illinois financial institutions are spending big in an effort to get state lawmakers to repeal a law banning credit card fees on tax and tips

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Article Summary JB Pritzker revisited his warning from last year about rising authoritarianism in the Trump administration, arguing that aggressive

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: While the Indiana House approved a bill Tuesday aimed at luring the Chicago Bears over the state line,

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Every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump’s immigration blitz

Article Summary Illinois filed a 103-page lawsuit that seeks to severely limit federal immigration agents’ authority to execute the types

Article Summary JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a

Article Summary The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking only a modest increase in funding next year in light

Article Summary Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multi-state lawsuit Tuesday challenging a policy by the U.S. Department of

Article Summary The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican from Murphysboro, can file a

Article Summary After disclosing aggressive pancreatic cancer diagnosis in February, former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar died on Sunday. Edgar spent

SPRINGFIELD — State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of

Article Summary No Republican candidates have publicly announced they’re running for three statewide offices and just two have announced plans

Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a third term. Jerry Nowicki, Ben Szalinski and Public Affairs Reporting intern Jade Aubrey discuss the announcement and Aubrey's time at Capitol News Illinois.

Ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan gets 7.5 years for bribery, capping a stunning fall from political power.

Illinois lawmakers delay Chicago-area transit funding reform, risking major service cuts and layoffs in 2026.

Illinois Democrats pass $55.2B budget with new taxes on vaping, betting, and business amid GOP opposition.

Illinois Democrats unveil $55B FY26 budget with targeted tax hikes and healthcare cuts, facing federal uncertainty.

Pritzker vows to veto any Illinois budget with broad tax hikes as revenue projections fall below spending plans.

Illinois lawmakers approve a ban on carbon sequestration near the Mahomet Aquifer, citing safety and water concerns.

Illinois lowers its FY26 revenue forecast by $536M, forcing tough budget talks and potential cuts to state services.

Native advocates push for education, mascot reform, and land justice in Illinois’ Capitol and communities.

Gov. Pritzker unveils a $55.2B budget, balancing spending without tax hikes while addressing federal funding uncertainties.