Jim Thompson

This week saw the virtual Democratic National Convention, the decision to remove some controversial statues from the State Capitol grounds, and the death…

The Donald's stance on immigration has kept him atop the polls, but it presents dangers for Republicans in a state with a growing Latino electorate.News…

The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday once again heard arguments over the largest judgment in the state's history. For the second time, Philip Morris is…

A $10-billion lawsuit was back before the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday. A group of smokers say Philip Morris defrauded them into thinking light…

Illinois struggles with its prison population in part because of its political culture. For decade, policymakers enacted greater and greater penalties for…

Gov. Bruce Rauner's prescription for Illinois’ finances will finally be made known on Wednesday, when he gives his budget address. Legislators, state…

Late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has been rememberedas a tough, honest leader with a signature sense of humor. Crowds filled a union hall in suburban…

Gov. Pat Quinn is leaving the door open to running for governor three times, but even that would not put him on pace to set a record as the state's…