As some members of the Illinois Congressional delegation retire and others seek higher office, the state is set for a political shakeup from local offices to federal ones. 

Gov. JB Pritzker says 330,000 Illinoisans could lose healthcare and recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see food benefits cut under a budget reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump. 

The Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) on Tuesday certified rulemaking to improve voter registration through an interagency partnership. 

Illinois closed Fiscal Year 2025 with a record $54 billion in revenue after months of uncertainty over the economy. 

Gov. JB Pritzker signed 11 bills last week, including measures to allow the use of automated license plate readers in human trafficking investigations and establish financial penalties for contractors who fail to follow provisions in the Prevailing Wage Act. 

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday to prevent the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from sharing personal data with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills Tuesday to rein in “predatory practices” by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and expand consumer protections for health insurance.  

Gov. JB Pritzker with former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell after announcing Mitchell's departure from the administration in 2023. 

Former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate as he seeks a third term, the campaign announced Tuesday. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed bills to expand dual credit partnerships between public schools and Illinois community colleges, assist students applying for student financial aid and directly admit qualified Illinois students into public universities.  

As the Trump administration looks to roll back Biden-era environmental protection policies, the state of Illinois is moving forward with next steps to reach its climate goals.