Newly uncovered letters offer insight into Mary Lincoln’s mental health, 150 years after her controversial commitment.

Illinois lawmakers push to repeal a 2015 law punishing Israel boycotts, citing human rights and free speech concerns.

CNI's Beth Hundsdorfer has won a Driehaus Foundation Award for Investigative Reporting for her work covering the tragic Sonya ...

A Senate panel advances a bill to limit crime-free housing laws, aiming to protect tenants from unfair evictions.

Illinois lawmakers push for Chicagoland transit safety reforms, but details and funding plans remain uncertain.

Speaker Welch removes Rep. Fred Crespo as budget chair and from the caucus for bypassing leadership during budget talks.

Illinois lowers its FY26 revenue forecast by $536M, forcing tough budget talks and potential cuts to state services.

Illinois' crime-free housing laws enable evictions for minor infractions - such as calling 911 or being accused of a crime - ...