Illinois’ automatic voter registration program, though not fully-implemented, appears to have allowed more than 500 non-citizens onto various county’s election registries. 

More than half of Illinois’ households would qualify to be able to send a student to the University of Illinois with tuition paid for by taxpayers this fall after changes made at the request of the governor.

Illinois lawmakers heard the latest in the state's fight to reduce opioid-related overdoses. 

Vote on next Illinois Senate President set for Sunday

A state commission recommended Illinois continue to keep student attendance as a factor in determining school success despite concerns from some who have said its an unfair metric.

More than 1,000 "criminal aliens" were released by law enforcement in Illinois’ largest county last fiscal year, something federal immigration officials said makes it more likely people will be victimized.

With Illinois now more than two weeks into the legalization of cannabis for adult recreational use, some Illinois congressmen are sounding off on if the federal government should follow suit.

Senators plan to return to Springfield on Sunday to pick the chamber's next leader. Whoever is picked will only be allowed to serve in that capacity for a decade.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to make criminal justice reform a major focus in the years ahead.

A state lawmaker has filed a bill to end automatic pay hikes for state legislators. 

“Michael Madigan: Elected without fuss.”