The state’s supermajority party could still reconvene to redraw maps in order to keep up with Republican gerrymandering efforts, but serious logistical questions remain.

Bill would create stronger oversight board in Chicago area

Judge warns violations of use-of-force restraining order could result in full tear gas ban

Jurors deliberated Tuesday afternoon on first-degree murder charges against Sean Grayson but didn’t reach a verdict after closing arguments offered competing views of why he killed Massey. They will resume work this morning.

Nearly 2M Illinoisans could lose benefits as federal shutdown continues

The case could go to the jury this week.

Judge asked to order many immigrants released from detention to electronic monitoring

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills

Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.

2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week