Illinois House

House Republicans raise concerns about an amendment to the Illinois constitution changing the requirements for House district maps in Illinois. It allows for the creation of racial coalitions or influence districts and creates a priority ranking for the requirements.

A former village trustee from the Quad Cities area has started a campaign to unseat Republican State Rep. Ryan Spain in Illinois’ 73rd House District.

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.

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…

Illinois Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan has named a committee composed entirely of women to choose the party's next executive director.The post…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…