Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session - “State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call ...

No-till and cover crops are among the best ways to counter topsoil erosion, but Trump administration may reduce federal ...

The White House has called the sweeping tax and spending package dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill a win for workers, families and America’s future, but some state lawmakers say the cuts will… ...

The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining resources statewide.

Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing ...

The FY26 budget cuts tens of millions of dollars of funding to housing programs, including the governor’s signature program designed to end homelessness in Illinois.

From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable ones.

Sharp HealthCare will lay off 315 employees due to financial challenges, the organization announced on Monday.

PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. For 60 years, there has never been an all-female team competing in the ...

The challenges have extended beyond economic to security issues as well. Fears over North Korea’s mounting nuclear weapons capabilities and its growing coordination with Russia have intensified over ...

Illinois will need to step up delivery of new housing units by 100% just to keep up with demand, according to a new economic study.

Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.