From deportation raids to withholding federal funding, many have concerns over what the new administration will mean for the state.

The Indiana House Speaker has introduced a plan to create a bi-state commission to look at bringing some Illinois counties into his state.

In a surprise move, the former Illinois House Speaker decided to testify in his own defense in his corruption trial.

The State Week panel discusses the assault weapons ban challenge, updates the Bears stadium planning, talks state flag designs, and more.

After weeks of testimony, the prosecution could soon rest in the racketeering and conspiracy case against the former Illinois House Speaker and his close advisor.

As Illinois nears the halfway point of the fiscal year, there are dark clouds forming in the state's financial picture.

We discuss some of the legislation that made it through over the two week session and what lies ahead.

The state's majority party is considering ways to strengthen laws ahead of Trump's potential policy changes.

Democrats held onto seats in congress and the Illinois General Assembly. But Republicans found reason for hope.

Along with the race for president, there are many other decisions for voters in the state.