A Republican, he imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, saying he could not support a death-row system “so fraught with ...

His one term as governor ended amid accusations he used government offices to reward friends, win elections and hide ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. He served prison time for federal corruption charges.

Ill., is urging the state's county sheriffs to step up to help enforce immigration law, defying Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is trying to woo Canadian tourists to come visit Illinois this ...

Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for ...

On Star Wars Day, the White House shared an AI-generated image of Donald Trump with a red lightsaber, sparking controversy ...

Kelly, who has represented the state since 2013, signaled she would focus efforts on healthcare reform and increasing gun control measures.

George Ryan, who served as Illinois secretary of state, Illinoia House speaker, lieutenant governor and ultimately governor, ...

The company suspended operations at its Joliet plant and temporarily laid off about 400 workers in Canada and the United ...

George Ryan, the former Republican governor of Illinois, died at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as a champion of ...

Rivian Automotive Inc. is investing $120 million in a new supplier park in Illinois, another win for Governor JB Pritzker ...