Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention

The state Senate passed a budget Sunday night, sending it to the House, where leaders expect it to pass without changes.

Lee Milner reflects on his life and career

Newly published letters show judges, former elected officials and political heavyweights went to bat for the former top aide of indicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that individual states do not have authority to disqualify candidates for federal office based on the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. 

Illinoisans are already voting early for the March 19 primary election, but in most districts their choices are limited.

Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot

Drawing new district lines for state and federal elections is the main focus for lawmakers when they begin the redistricting process every 10 years.

But Illinois Democrats, who control all three branches of government, have some incentive to redraw the boundaries for the five Illinois Supreme Court districts this year as well after a Democratic justice was defeated in a retention bid in the 3^rd Judicial District in November.