In 2014, state Treasurer Mike Frerichs won his first race by less than 10,000 votes against former House Minority Leader Tom Cross, R-Oswego. A dozen years later, he’s attempting to become the longest ...

Illinois lawmakers could revisit a bill to test self-driving vehicles and explore their role in public transit.

Illinois regulators propose new rules requiring ID checks to expand gambling self-exclusion to video gaming machines.

Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy clash over Trump, affordability and immigration in their Illinois U.S. Senate forum.

Gov. JB Pritzker reports $9.4 million in 2025 income as his net worth climbs to $4.2 billion, excluding blind trust income.

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. If Illinois Republicans are to chip away at Democratic supermajorities in the General Assembly, winning Chicago’s ...

An Illinois study finds gaps in protections for displaced coal workers, with non-union employees receiving less support.

For 20 years, Kara Downin has been puzzling out the perfect conservation program or partner for landowners in Knox County, Illinois, who come to her seeking help with their land. Kara Downin, Knox ...

WARNING: This story includes content related to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 or visiting the online ...