Illinois Politics

The law at question bans the sale and manufacture of a long list of firearms defined as “assault weapons."

On Wednesday, the state announced plans to dramatically reduce the number of patients with developmental disabilities who live at the embattled state-run Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.

The proposed bill would establish privacy and safety standards for bathrooms without a posted gender.

As part of his $49.6 billion budget proposal, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker earmarked $20 million toward helping independent grocers open in food deserts across the state.

Smart Start Illinois is the name of the early childhood education program that was announced Wednesday as part of the $49.6 billion budget proposed by Pritzker.

In his annual budget address, the Illinois governor cautioned against "a virulent strain of nationalism plaguing our nation."

The challenges keep coming in reaction to a new state law that gun owners say violates their Second Amendment rights.

After a judge found fault with often-used legislative shortcuts, high-ranking Illinois officials are preparing for a legal fight over the recently-passed assault weapons ban.

The federal case, which centers on what protections are guaranteed by the 2nd amendment, will be heard in the Southern District of Illinois.

Officials announced Cahokia Heights would receive $37 million in funding because of failing infrastructure. Over two years later, that money is still to be seen.