A bipartisan coalition of Illinois Congress members wants more government oversight on how federal money is spent among the states after reports that show Illinois sends the federal government far more in taxes than it gets back in return.

The pride flag flew above the Illinois Capitol for the first time ever this week, but it shouldn't be a surprise, given Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's longtime support of LGBTQ equality.

A state Supreme Court decision in Rhode Island could possibly remove a hurdle to reforming Illinois’ pension debt load, but an expert said lawmakers here would first have to change course.

Midwestern bankers are tightening the purse strings on farm credit lines amid some of the toughest financial times for farmers in decades.

An economist from a nonpartisan think tank said poverty rates could climb if Illinois changes from a flat income tax to a structure with higher rates for higher earners.

It's another sign that summer has arrived in Illinois: The state is putting out its first mosquito warning. 

Changes are coming to the state’s high school basketball tournaments.

Durkin's infrastructure claim gets 'mostly false' rating

Northwestern University finished 10th in a ranking of best education schools by U.S. News that examined 258 campuses around the nation.

Environmental advocates are considering it a win after Illinois passed a bill last month to ban a chemical that is often found in receipts and considered harmful.

Both houses of the legislature have passed a bill that would greatly expand legalized gambling throughout the state.