House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton began the first week of the fall veto session by boycotting a budget negotiation meeting scheduled

Legislation that would establish an automatic voter registration system in Illinois has been introduced by State Sen. Sue Rezin. Under Rezin’s proposal (Senate Bill 3452),

As Illinois’ busiest hunting seasons begin, sportsmen are being encouraged by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to be safe while out in the

Out of nearly 450 bills passed during the spring legislative session, Gov. Rauner issued 40 vetoes. Lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Nov. 15 to

Long-time Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier was sworn in as the 120th chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday, October 31. Having served

Thanks to continued dry weather in many parts of the state, the Illinois corn and soybean harvest is nearing completion. According to the United States

The Illinois School Funding Reform Commission met for the seventh time this week, this time to address special populations, including special and early childhood education. 

Illinois schools were on the receiving end of academic scrutiny this week as the Illinois State Board of Education released their yearly Illinois Report Card. 

Dozens of high school students from across the 38th Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership Oct.

The State Board of Elections announced Oct. 26 that the number of registered voters in Illinois is approaching 8,000,000, surpassing a previous record high of