Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates as threats to the state's economic future.

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.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Starting next week, it will cost you more in Illinois to buy tobacco and nicotine products. Taxes on vapes, nicotine pouches and other tobacco products will increase July 1.

West Nile virus has been confirmed in samples from 17 Illinois counties so far this year, according to the IDPH. Find out where.

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares some remarks Illinois Gov. J.

Illinois schools chief Tony Sanders called the Trump administration’s decision to withhold almost $7 billion in federal education funds “deeply disruptive." ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that he would run for a third term in 2026, amid speculation over his ambitions for the 2028 presidential race, with the release of a campaign launch ...

Flags at half-staff in Illinois ahead of funeral for CPD officer Krystal Rivera Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Wednesday ahead the funeral for Chicago ...

The Village of Itasca canceled its Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, known as the largest in the state. Find out more.

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The decision to close dozens of stores follows significant internal changes at the company, including the resignation of former CEO Rodney McMullen in March.

The map repeal passed both chambers with bipartisan support. Republicans accused Democrats of using it as leverage.