SPRINGFIELD — A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor’s endorsement. The bill that cleared the General Assembly Thursday funds energy storage systems through a new charge to Illinois electric customers that will take effect in 2030. The bill also lifts…
With open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starting on Nov. 1, local health advocates are warning that premiums for 2026 plans could more than double unless Congress extends subsidies that reduce those costs.
Governor says masked agents are targeting families, not ‘the worst of the worst’.
Advocates say devoting state funds to food pantries will not fill gap left by federal shutdown.
Proponents say energy storage, efficiency programs will save money, critics wary of claims.
Governor says ‘a lot of discussion’ needed to move funding plan forward.
Nearly 2M Illinoisans could lose benefits as federal shutdown continues.
GOP primary for governor remains in flux after tragedy hits Darren Bailey’s family.
State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he’ll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.
Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey’s vow to “rebuke him in the name of Jesus” led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey’s mother.
Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.
Drugs and violence remain a serious concern for employees inside Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, with a series of major events occurring inside the prison in a matter of days.
A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.
Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.
The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order.