Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long struggling job market. “I'm a small business owner myself and I know that because of the Biden,

Democrats currently control two-thirds of all seats in the Illinois General Assembly — 78 of 118 in the House and 40 of 59 in the Senate.

A Springfield project that’s been in the works for a year, causing major residential concerns, has found a solution and is a vote away from becoming a reality.

A new bill is looking to change the way Illinois handles state contracts. Under the new legislation, any organization entering a contract with the state

Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of his work.

Notable bills include legalizing psilocybin, creating a new alternative to incarceration and banning single-use plastic and paper bags.

Legislation introduced by Illinois Senate Republicans looks to require local authorities to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials and undo the state’s TRUST Act.

A measure introduced in Springfield would require corporations seeking to do business in Illinois to pay reparations if the company had any ties to slavery.

The best independent coffee shop in Illinois is found in Springfield, according to a new report. What's your favorite coffee shop in Springfield?

The lawsuit comes after House Republicans failed to gain seats in the two election cycles since a new map was drawn in 2021 following the census and implemented for the 2022 election. Republicans lost five seats in 2022 and failed to win any back in 2024, leaving House Democrats with 78 members in the 118-member House.

Under Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s estimates, homeowners will pay 49% of Chicago’s property tax burden, while commercial owners take on 51%. It’s an exact flip from the year before.