Jordan Daniell

A proposal debated in Springfield this year envisioned a future in which some of that energy could be captured by a solar panel mounted on an apartment balcony, converted into electricity and used to help a person power their life more efficiently.

The proposal is intended to stabilize the Illinois horse racing industry while helping tracks finance casino developments.

The proposal focuses on large-scale AI systems capable of posing what the bill defines as “catastrophic risk,” including cyberattacks, biological weapons development, major infrastructure threats or autonomous criminal conduct.

Supporters said the legislation is partly intended to help smaller cannabis operators and social equity businesses that entered Illinois’ legal marijuana market after legalization in 2019 but continue facing steep operational and regulatory costs.

From research universities and national laboratories to manufacturing programs and community colleges, quantum-mechanics is attracting organizations across Illinois to become more involved in the mysterious technology.

Collectively, the measures are reflecting how Democrats are increasingly framing state government as a counterweight to rising economic costs, growing gaps in health care and increasing uncertainty surrounding several federal policy changes.

A ransomware attack involving the course management system Canvas affected nearly 9,000 schools and educational institutions worldwide during one of the busiest periods of the academic year.

What began less than two years ago as a food truck has become one of Springfield’s growing local restaurant success stories, fueled by a mix of traditional Filipino cooking, hospitality and a willingness to adapt dishes for new audiences without sacrificing authenticity.

What do drug prices, hospital closures, and pensions have in common? They’re all shaping affordability debates at the Illinois Capitol. The UIS PAR class of 2026 has more.

The Illinois General Assembly has a little more than a month to go before the scheduled adjournment.