Sen. Emil Jones III defends his actions in bribery trial, testifying his intern hire was not tied to red-light camera bill.

Under the amended bill, student athletes would be able to obtain waivers for as many as two outside events per year, ...

Illinois lawmakers advance bill to create a statewide public defender’s office aimed at boosting resources and independence.

CHICAGO — After nearly five days of testimony, state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial appeared to be nearing its end Tuesday afternoon — until the senator unexpectedly took the witness ...

Illinois lawmakers debate a bill to regulate mink farms, citing public health concerns while farmers fear industry shutdown.

FBI prepares to rest its case in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial, highlighting secret recordings, intern payments, and ...

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.

In the wake of a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy shooting an unarmed woman in her kitchen, investigative reporter Beth Hundsdorfer began investigating the situation and the county’s hiring practices.

Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial focuses on FBI-recorded conversations, intern payments, and alleged legislative favors.

Trial of ex-deputy Sean Grayson in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey moves from Sangamon County to Peoria County.

Illinois Senate advances police hiring reforms and recall bill in response to Sonya Massey’s 2024 shooting by a deputy.