That law has set up a showdown between Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Trump over immigration policies. Pritzker has routinely derided Trump's immigration policies and in January he told NBC Chicago ...

ComEd confirmed that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its second Beneficial Electrification Plan. This plan builds upon an existing investment and will commit an additional $168 ...

The Department of Homeland Security has removed a list of "sanctuary jurisdictions" from its website that labeled more than 100 Illinois cities and counties as being non-compliant with federal ...

The Illinois Supreme Court is now allowing state lawmakers who are also lawyers to acquire continuing education credits for their work in the General Assembly.

Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

13 Illinois students competing in 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee 00:27. The best spellers in the country are in Washington, D.C. for the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee, including 13 ...

Illinois opened its digital doors to bet365 in March 2025, allowing the internationally renowned online operator to offer its elite sports betting services across the state. bet365 IL provides ...

New Illinois taxes on sports bets, tobacco and more in state budget Tax rate increases were included to raise more revenue as part of the budget process ...

Illinois Democrats passed a $55.2 billion budget with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine, and businesses. Republicans criticized the budget process for lack of transparency and the inclusion of ...

More: Illinois ending swipe fees on tips and taxes this summer.Here's what you need to know Pushback. Opponents of the bill argue small businesses with outdated equipment will have to buy new card ...

Illinois bill to push renewable energy dies after businesses balk Business groups said the bill aimed at addressing rising power needs by adding wind and solar and battery storage would cost ...

Illinois House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, a Democrat from Evanston, attached an amendment with the language of a stalled physician-assisted suicide bill into a food preparation sanitation bill ...