House Republicans also introduced a slew of bills addressing trademark issues such as education, housing and health care.

Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Pete Hegseth he was "wholly unqualified" to be confirmed as Defense secretary.

In a surprising move, the leader of the Democrat-controlled Illinois House has chosen a downstate Republican to lead the ...

During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete ...

The Illinois House and Senate have passed a bill that will make name changes for transgender people and victims of domestic violence easier, proponents say. But Republicans claim it’s an invitation ...

Illinois Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced a plan to improve gun storage across the state. The legislation also includes requirements for reporting lost and stolen firearms.

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

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has drafted bipartisan legislation in collaboration with AARP Illinois to ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, emerged from a tense confirmation hearing on Tuesday with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of ...

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

Lawmakers in Springfield approved a measure that aims to protect warehouse workers whose workdays center on hitting quotas.