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Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, reintroduced the legislation after photos of some less-than-appetizing meals served at Peoria Public Schools posted on social media sparked outrage and increased scrutiny.
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Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin says a GOP state lawmaker will resign amid allegations that he posted nude photos of an ex-girlfriend on…
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Illinois Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan has named a committee composed entirely of women to choose the party's next executive director.The post…
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A top Democrat has resigned his leadership post in the Illinois House after a legislative activist alleged he harassed and humiliated her. But he calls…
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The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.The House voted 65-47 Wednesday…
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The Illinois House has voted against increasing the smoking age from 18 to 21.The plan fell four votes short despite passing the Senate in April. It would…
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The Illinois House has endorsed the idea of switching to a graduated income tax. Democrats who control the House voted 61-52 Tuesday on a resolution…
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The Illinois House has approved a measure to provide back pay to thousands of state workers who've been waiting for it since 2011.The bill passed the…
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Legislation to allow Chicago police to use drones for surveillance of large crowds has failed in the Illinois House. Chicago Democratic Rep. John D'Amico…
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An Illinois House panel has endorsed a proposal expanding the use of medical marijuana to fight the state's opioid crisis.The House Executive committee…