SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ Democratic House speaker says he’s scheduling a vote on Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to allow employees to opt out...

CHICAGO (AP) — A nonpartisan watchdog group has released a report citing major concerns with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget plan for next year....

CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago street gang member who was dismissed from a high-paying Illinois Department of Corrections job, but later reinstated, was awarded...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois House Democrats have sent a clear message to Gov. Bruce Rauner that they disagree with his proposed cuts to human services...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A measure extending Illinois’ medical marijuana program beyond 2017 has passed an Illinois Senate committee. The Senate Executive Committee approved the measure Wednesday...

The Illinois Tobacco Quitline is back up and running after a restoration of social service grants. Gov. Bruce Rauner had originally announced that $26...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation to provide $63 million in back wages owed to state workers is heading to the Illinois Senate. The Senate executive committee...