DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates
The department said it will “explain the situation in detail to the court.”
2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
The fair will run from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23.
Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law
The governor has signed more than 350 bills that passed in the spring session.
Report finds ‘pattern and practice’ of sexual harassment by ex-Rep. Harry Benton
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch continues to face scrutiny for his handling of past allegations.
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
The Prisoner Review Board will decide whether Grayson is released.
Rachel Tarrence: Pritzker says he has now seen the January Illinois State Police shooting video, but defers to local decision
Pritzker said he received a briefing in January but didn’t watch the video until this week.
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
Democratic chairs choose teachers union leader to replace Holmes on ballot
Jared Ploger emerged victorious from the crowded field vying to replace Holmes.
State ends fiscal year strong — surpassing initial estimates by $1B
The strong close is mitigated by the fact that lawmakers already allocated more $830 million in supplemental fiscal year 2026...
Linda Holmes, a 20-year Illinois Senate Democrat, will step down from ballot
The Illinois Senate’s fifth-most senior Democrat is the second member of the chamber’s leadership team to plan an exit from...
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