Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Another member of the House Democratic caucus appears to have been excommunicated. Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state ...

Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.

State lawmakers could take a second swing at regulating homeowners insurance rates.

Illinois lawmakers will look to address cost of living issues, insurance costs and datacenters during the 2026 spring session.

Republicans suggested tightening requirements for electronic monitoring and home confinement.

Welch said state lawmakers will be focused on affordability issues when they return to Springfield.

630 candidates file for state, federal and judicial offices in upcoming primaries.

In a rare move, the House sponsor did not call to reconsider the bill after it failed.

State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known ...