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

The rules for the 104th Illinois General Assembly are now in place despite House Republicans urging for changes to make ...

Throughout his five-decade career in politics, former House Speaker Michael Madigan received hundreds of requests for job ...

The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found they overstepped the president’s authority.

Palestine's Community Mpact is honoring Anderson County Commissioner Rashad Mims during its second Celebration of Black History Month Gala. Mims has served as county commissioner Pct. 2 for 19 years.

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated the reopening of the Roseland Mental Health Clinic on the Far South Side, Catholics marched in a Three Kings Day procession on the Northwest Side, and advocates ...

Nov 6 • 4:44 PM ET AP calls Washington District 5 for Michael Baumgartner ... Join us as we meticulously track and analyze the House of Representatives election. See the top house races ...