Federal judge dismisses BIPA lawsuit due to amended Illinois law limiting claimable damages for biometric violations.

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice for civil rights violations, but the probe may go beyond the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The U.S.

Jurors in Madigan’s trial hear wiretaps revealing McClain’s efforts to secure no-work contracts for Madigan allies.

Defense challenges witness credibility in Madigan trial, questioning FBI cooperation motives and prior legal troubles.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

An Illinois Senate committee hit pause on a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near aquifers after more than an hour ...

A $3.2 billion projected budget deficit sparked debate over spending priorities as lawmakers returned to Springfield for ...

Judge considers acquittal for ex-AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribery in Madigan-related corruption case.

Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.

Illinois Democrats prepare to counter policies of a second Trump administration, focusing on protecting state values.

Led by the prosecutor questioning him, ComEd exec-turned-cooperating witness Fidel Marquez repeatedly said he and other utility leaders agreed to hire or contract with the powerful speaker’s allies in ...

Illinois' pilot program has erased $72M in medical debt so far, aiming to help 300,000 residents reduce financial strain.