The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

Imprisoned former Ald. Edward M. Burke's Burnham Committee gave the money to a fund for Justice Joy V. Cunningham days after ...

Uncertainty in federal funding under President Donald Trump’s administration has made a tough state budget season even more ...

Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s $158,000 annual state of Illinois pension is being halted following his ...

State police said it started after they located a stolen vehicle wanted in connection with a kidnapping and gave chase around 2 a.m. The victim was inside the vehicle during the chase.

At about 1:48 a.m., state troopers and Chicago police located a stolen vehicle wanted in connection with a kidnapping with ...

Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local ...

Illinois companies announced 2,342 mass layoffs in January 2025, according to state reports. More than 9-in-10 job cuts ...

The Trump administration has sued Illinois and Chicago, alleging its laws are impeding on federal efforts to enforce ...

In the absence of strong state and federal regulations, some suburbs have banned the sale of hemp products that get users ...

Michael J. Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, was convicted of federal charges including conspiracy and bribery, after a ...

It appears to be the first Justice Department lawsuit against local officials for allegedly interfering with the Trump ...