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Illinois legislators are reviving bills that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products to 21.Democratic Sens. Julie Morrison and Michael…

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

Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed into law an overhaul in the handling of ethics complaints against Illinois legislators and staff members. The Republican said…

During the Illinois budget crisis, private companies borrowed billions of dollars to pay government vendors on time with the promise that state repayment…

Starved Rock State Park is struggling to keep up with the more than 10 million visitors that have come to the Illinois park in the last four years.Kerry…

An investigation has found that despite Illinois officials' promise to reform troubled group homes for disabled adults, allegations of abuse and neglect…

The mayor of Springfield says he's lobbying Illinois legislators to let the city annex the State Fairgrounds and use some city sales tax revenue generated…

Proposals calling for sexual harassment training for elected officials and others at the state Capitol are in the works. Democratic House Speaker Michael…

Illinois lawmakers will consider a measure that mandates legislators, their staff, and lobbyists complete yearly sexual harassment training.Kady McFadden…

Gov. Bruce Rauner has approved the creation of the Illinois Muslim American Advisory Council. The Republican signed the plan into law late Friday without…