The Land of Lincoln is the only state in the nation to require a behind-the-wheel driver test for seniors based on age, ...

Since no Democrat filed to run, state Sen. Chris Balkema knew upon winning the 53rd Illinois Senate District Republican ...

A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years on Wednesday, with the House and Senate ceremonies taking two starkly different tones. The House inauguration ceremony, conducted in ...

One requirement for Illinoisans to legally change their name may be going away. A bill that passed the Illinois Senate Sunday ...

Under the cloud of a severe snowstorm in Springfield during lame duck session, the Illinois Senate passed a measure ...

Jennifer Walling, head of the Illinois Environmental Council, rallies supporters at the Statehouse on Tuesday. Lawmakers this ...

With just hours before the end of the 103rd General Assembly, the Illinois Senate has approved a measure requiring police to ...

As state lawmakers prepare to contend with a $3 billion budget gap, House Speaker Chris Welch warned that Chicago's mayor ...

The Illinois State Senate convened on Wednesday for the inauguration of the 104th assembly. Gov. JB Pritzker led the meeting ...

Illinois state law already allows anyone seeking an order of protection to seek a "firearm remedy" which would allow police to remove guns from an alleged abuser's home. Karina's Bill would close a ...

Gov. JB Pritzker waved off concerns that a fiery House Democratic caucus meeting that tanked one of his prized legislative ...

A measure awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature will help protect transgender people and victims of domestic violence who ...