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National politics and the recent surge of sexual harassment allegations have resulted in calls to increase the number of female candidates in the 2018…
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Chicago Democrat Ira Silverstein is resigning his leadership position in the Illinois Senate following accusations he sexually harassed an advocate…
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A crime-victims advocate told an Illinois House committee Tuesday that a powerful state senator sexually harassed her last year as they were working…
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State Rep. David Harris is the latest in a growing list of Illinois lawmakers who say they’re not running for re-election.Harris, R-Arlington Heights, has…
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About a dozen Illinois lawmakers have announced they are quitting or not running for re-election. That includes Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno,…
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Schools are scheduled to receive their first payment from the state for the coming school year in just three days, but that can’t happen until the…
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The top Democrats and Republicans of the Illinois General Assembly met Sunday for the first time this year, and there are some signs of progress.House…
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The Illinois General Assembly has approved legislation intended to make it easier to hold drug dealers accountable when their customers overdose.After…
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Today was the last day of the annual legislative session in the state capitol. It also happens to be the 700th day since Illinois last had a real…
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The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation requiring public schools to provide free feminine hygiene products in girls' bathrooms.It would apply for…