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Governor Bruce Rauner has named a federal prosecutor to serve as Illinois' executive inspector general. Maggie Hickey has worked in the U.S. Attorney's…
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The director of Illlinois’ child welfare system is praising a former ward who got a college scholarship through the state. But that program may be cut. In…
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The head of Illinois' child welfare agency says he's headed to Washington D.C. to investigate more potential federal funding sources. Department of…
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An Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would restore $26 million in social services and public health grants recently suspended by…
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Earlier this month, Governor Bruce Rauner froze state funding to programs he says must be cut to balance the current budget. Democrats on a special panel…
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The coordinator of the Illinois medical marijuana pilot program is stepping down May 6 to go into private law practice. Catherine Kelly, a spokeswoman for…
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The Illinois Senate has approved a bipartisan measure that would allow terminally ill patients access to experimental drugs. The Right to Try Act passed…
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Illinois’ top Senate Democrat is criticizing the way the Republican governor is handling budget negotiations. Governor Bruce Rauner recently froze about…
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Governor Bruce Rauner’s ideas about how to change government-employee pensions are getting extra scrutiny in Springfield Tuesday. Rauner wants employees…
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Gas station owners are asking lawmakers to not increase the fuel tax. They're concerned about the price of gas going up. The leader of the association…