The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

The First Amendment forbids widespread loyalty purges.

Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...

Several Illinois politicians are sounding off on President Trump’s pardon of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Fellow Democrats ...

Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

Peter Hancock with Capitol News Illinois joined The Current on News 8 to talk about the state's reaction to Trump's federal ...

In a statement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the verdict an “important message to anyone in government” that “if you choose ...

The guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have Republicans saying it’s beyond time for action ...

Illinois judicial campaigns have become very expensive, with interest groups and wealthy donors throwing around lots of cash to get their favorite judge on the bench.

Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue ...

Heading into budget season, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker faces several converging challenges, including a projected deficit over ...

The controversy extends to notification requirements. Under current guidance, Illinois law enforcement must notify foreign governments when their nationals are arrested but are prohibited from ...