“The use of force shocks the conscience,” the judge declared, calling the government’s evidence “simply not credible.” What ...

ILLINOIS WAS SWEPT UP Wednesday by a wave of dramatic legal and political developments over immigration enforcement: ...

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia confirmed Thursday that he won’t seek a fifth term, days after the Illinois Democrat backed a ...

KINGS v. BOSSES: Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is exploring a run for Congress in the 4th District — just days after ...

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund federal food assistance in November by Friday. Will benefits ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers passed two-dozen bills during their annual fall veto session that ended Friday, Oct. 31, ...

Rep. "Chuy" García defended his last-minute controversial decision to drop out of the race, saying the timing was result of ...

The government shutdown is officially the longest in U.S. history, reaching its 36th day Wednesday. When it started, WCIA 3 ...

Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit package, including long-delayed Moline-to-Chicago rail, hailed by Democrats as a ‘big win’ for the Quad Cities but criticized as an expensive burden ...

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are cautiously optimistic that a deal can be struck to avert a major budget shortfall threatening transit systems across Illinois. The so-called “transit funding ...

The 2026 election will mark a seismic shift in the Illinois congressional delegation. Five U.S. House seats are open as two ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ordered all United States flags and State flags to be flown at half mast in remembrance for the ...