Riley, the 2024-25 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, was selected by the Wizards with the No. 21 overall pick ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced he will run for a third term in a new reelection campaign video released on Thursday.

For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois is increasing the tax rate for most tobacco products, jumping from 36% to 45%.

JB Pritzker to Seek Third Term as Illinois Governor Mr. Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire hotel heir, has emerged as a vocal critic of President Trump and a possible presidential contender.

Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.

J.B. Pritzker says Illinois budget, which includes new tax rate on every online sports wager, showcases state's "hard-earned fiscal responsibility." ...

New & updated Illinois state laws going into effect July 1 include increased gas tax, Narcan availability for state employees, bans on single use plastic in hotels.

Illinois teacher Christina Formella was indicted on 52 additional charges for alleged sexual assault of a student, and prosecutors allege the relationship lasted nearly two years.

Sometimes life isn't fair. Ty Rodgers, perhaps the most beloved current figure around the Illinois basketball team and a player whose return in 2025-26 from a redshirt season was being eagerly ...

Golfweek earlier this month revealed its full state-by-state rankings for public-access golf courses, and Illinois' top courses were distilled into the 15 best.

Former Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following a federal corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan, the longest serving legislative leade… ...

Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.