Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have ...

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved lower-than-requested rate increases for the state’s major electric utilities in ...

Lawmakers across the U.S. will be debating whether to adopt new federal tax breaks for tips, overtime and business expenses.

Article Summary A new report by state regulators projects energy shortfalls will begin in northern Illinois by 2029 and the ...

The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation.

A newly formed commission heard sobering testimony about federal agents’ excessive use of force, just days after Border ...

A newly formed commission heard sobering testimony about federal agents’ excessive use of force, just days after Border ...

While the top elected officials for Arlington Heights, Cook County and Chicago have different preferences for where a new ...

Illinois was one of four government bodies sued by the U.S. Justice Department for unredacted copies of voter rolls. Also ...

The team says Arlington Heights is still their preferred option, but they need lawmakers to pass a bill allowing them to negotiate a discounted property tax rate.

Article Summary The Trump administration is seeking access to the state’s complete, unredacted voter registration database, including sensitive information such ...

Illinois State Board of Education CFO Matthew Seaton, left, funding and disbursements director Andy Krupin and budget ...