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Public university students across the state could soon have expanded access to emergency contraception on campus, if a new bill passes through the General Assembly.

A doctor from Morton says he’s running for an open Illinois House seat that includes much of the district now represented by retiring state Rep. Keith Sommer.

Former state Rep. Nick Sauer has withdrawn from the November election ballot after an ex-girlfriend accused him of posting nude photos of her online.The…

President Trump signed an executive order today that keeps the “zero tolerance” immigration policy in place, but stops children from being taken from…

A former state executive inspector general will investigate the Illinois House of Representatives after several sexual harassment scandals.House Speaker…

Congressman Darin LaHood says he’s “thrilled” with his new committee assignment.Speaker Paul Ryan appointed LaHood to the House Ways and Means Committee.…

The effort to overhaul the way Illinois funds public schools has been gaining momentum over the past few years, and yesterday, the latest plan got the...

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has returned to the floor of the House of Representatives for the first time since his resignation. Schock was on the House…

The chief of staff to Illinois first lady Diana Rauner has been appointed to the state House of Representatives. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez of Springfield will…

A Chicago lawmaker known for her musical spin on Springfield issues died this morning. Esther Golar was a state representative from the city’s south…