An Illinois House panel advances a bill increasing homeschool oversight, sparking a heated debate over parental rights.

SPRINGFIELD — Four years ago, the General Assembly unanimously approved a law aimed at ending a routine indignity faced by foster children who, lacking luggage of their own, sometimes moved from home ...

The U.S. DOJ has launched an investigation into Illinois’ treatment of people with disabilities, focusing on state-run ...

Illinois lawmakers advance a bill to enhance human trafficking training and improve coordination across state agencies.

Illinois lawmakers push for restrictions on search warrants, aiming to ban "no-knock" entries and set execution limits.

Family of murdered Chicago boy sues Illinois agencies, citing systemic failures in parole and law enforcement oversight.

Illinois lawmakers advance a bill to ban cell phone use in classrooms, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focus.

Partisan politics influence Illinois' nonpartisan local elections as both parties back candidates in April 1 municipal races.

Federal funding cuts threaten Illinois fair housing groups, raising concerns over discrimination protections for tenants.

A new bill would allow Illinois high school athletes to compete in school and non-school teams simultaneously, overriding IHSA rules.

Illinois lawmakers advance bills restricting AI in health care, addressing concerns over online therapy and insurance ...