Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears
Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session looking for ways to close a substantial gap in the state budget.
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Illinois lawmakers OK bill eliminating mandatory road testing for drivers under 87
Illinois lawmakers advanced a measure that would eliminate mandatory road tests for older drivers under 87.
Responding to Crosetti Brand case, lawmakers pass bill emphasizing domestic violence training for Prisoner Review Board
Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that would emphasize domestic violence awareness training for members of the state's Prisoner Review Board.
Chicago Bears shifting their stadium focus to Arlington Heights
The Chicago Bears have flirted with leaving Chicago and building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years.
State Rep. Fred Crespo ousted as committee chair for working on a separate budget plan
State Rep. Fred Crespo was ousted from his committee chairmanship by Democratic leadership that found he had failed to properly collaborate with the caucus.
Tight fiscal picture, federal funding uncertainty complicate state budget talks
A tight fiscal picture and uncertainty over federal funding have complicated negotiations over a budget for Illinois lawmakers.
Democratic lawmakers struggle to find consensus on criminal justice measures
Progressive and moderate wings of Democrats in the Illinois legislature sometimes struggle to come to terms on criminal justice legislation.
The White Sox, Aurelio’s Pizza and St. Mary’s Mass: A South Sider becomes pope
Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south suburbs, where he lived in Dolton and attended St. Mary's parish before becoming Pope Leo XIV.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stops in Springfield to criticize state’s immigration policies
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Springfield to decry Illinois’ policies that limit state and local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Trump’s Justice Department sues Illinois over worker privacy provisions feds say interfere with immigration enforcement
Donald Trump's Justice Department is suing the state of Illinois over measures aimed at protecting the privacy of workers who are non-U.S. citizens.