We discuss the latest State of Local News report produced by the Local News Initiative at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.

A Sun-Times investigation found the state’s new prison health care provider comes with a disturbing track record.

Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1

The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week. Also, the governor signs major legislation.

Illinois among at least 19 states being sued for voter data

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood, Mary Miller and Mike Bost, staunch Trump allies, penned the request on Tuesday.

The new law, which takes effect next September, opens the door for people 18 or older with a terminal diagnosis to be prescribed a fatal drug.

Gov. JB Pritzker suggested Illinois’ threat to retaliate helped defeat the measure across the border — and he didn’t rule out an effort to expand his state’s 14-3 Democratic edge.

The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their constitutional rights have been violated legal recourse.

First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law