Defense challenges witness credibility in Madigan trial, questioning FBI cooperation motives and prior legal troubles.

Led by the prosecutor questioning him, ComEd exec-turned-cooperating witness Fidel Marquez repeatedly said he and other utility leaders agreed to hire or contract with the powerful speaker’s allies in ...

Illinois lawmakers address a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit, sparking debates over spending and priorities.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

An Illinois Senate committee hit pause on a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near aquifers after more than an hour ...

Former Gov. Quinn advocates for a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief; task force urges Illinois to preserve ...

Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.

Illinois to receive $40M from Kroger opioid settlement; funds will support community programs under statewide abatement plan.

Federal judge strikes down Illinois' assault weapons ban, citing Second Amendment rights; state likely to appeal.

Illinois schools aim to boost math scores as reading proficiency hits record levels; ISBE outlines math improvement plan.

Madigan ally pressured ComEd to hire unqualified candidates for political favors, with jury hearing wiretap evidence.

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