Politics Jan 02 Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year's Day.
Politics Aug 07 Illinois to outlaw gun advertisements that appeal to children, pose safety threat Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Nation Sep 17 Boeing to build Navy aircraft at MidAmerica, invest $200 million Chicago-based aerospace giant Boeing Co. will invest $200 million to manufacture the U.S. Navy’s latest unmanned aircraft at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.
Politics Feb 18 Longtime Illinois state legislator Michael Madigan to resign seat An institution in Illinois politics, Madigan is resigning the post he has held for 50 years. He was tarnished by a federal investigation of Statehouse bribery announced last summer that implicated him.
Health Mar 20 WATCH: Illinois governor orders residents to stay at home Pritzker's order announced Friday will still allow the state's 12.6 million residents to seek essentials including groceries and medicine.
Politics Feb 19 Illinois governor signs measure hiking minimum wage to $15 by 2025 Fulfilling one of the new Democratic governor's top campaign promises, Illinois is on track to be the first state in the Midwest to push its base wage to $15.
Nation Jan 17 Illinois governor signs bill allowing state regulation of firearms dealers Firearms dealers in Illinois must now show they are licensed with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and purchase a five-year state permit.
Politics Jul 16 Illinois has budget but no school funding plan Illinois has its belated state budget, but the state Capitol's next flashpoint in the political struggle over finances is about how to fund public education with just weeks before the first day of school.
Politics Jul 09 Illinois has bills to pay after 2 years without budget plan Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. Now, to start paying bills.
Politics Jul 03 Illinois lawmakers return to Capitol after voting to raise taxes Illinois' financial outlook received a boost from a credit-rating house Monday after a dramatic vote to raise the income tax rate by 32 percent.