Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.

The state lifted its moratorium on new nuclear facilities, but development could still be decades away

A Quad Cities nonprofit said a Department of Justice's suggestion to stop funding in-home and community based service for Americans with disabilities is concerning.

Financial stress and a lack of mental health resources in rural areas contribute to the problem.

Officials say safeguards are in place to prevent inadvertent registration

Dozens of schools found out that their five-year "community schools" grants had been canceled after two years.

The Illinois governor is showing up in presidential polls, and he’s building coalitions with state parties while also strengthening his national name recognition. He’s also explored fundraising that doesn’t include self-funding — if a presidential run is truly in the cards.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will develop the land into a park with an amphitheater, play area and more.

Chief Terry Nydegger was reportedly on vacation when the accident occurred.

Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits