State programs like SmartBuy help people with massive student loans purchase a home, but funding for the program is perilous.

Three key bills head to Gov. Pritzker’s desk, aiming to improve public defense services, protect press freedom, and enhance ...

In February, the judge declined to extend the injunction to credit unions, though it was extended to out-of-state banks that ...

Illinois lawmakers brace for budget cuts as federal uncertainty and falling revenue leave little room for new spending.

The revenue bill creates a tax of 25 cents per wager for a sports betting licensee’s first 20,000 wagers accepted, and 50 ...

Illinois lawmakers move to shield news outlets from SLAPP lawsuits after a court ruling left press protections unclear.

Pritzker vows to veto any Illinois budget with broad tax hikes as revenue projections fall below spending plans.

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would require Illinois public libraries to have life-saving medications on hand for people ...

Lawmakers propose competing plans to reform Chicagoland transit, with new oversight and possible regional taxes.

The bill exempts firearms carried on a person who has a concealed carry license. The gun owner also would not be liable if a ...

A new bill in Illinois targets pharmacy benefit managers to lower drug costs and support small pharmacies statewide.

A bill advancing in Illinois would allow terminally ill adults to end life on their terms with doctor support.