Illinois legislature

Seven Democrats and two Republicans have filed to replace incumbent U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, who is not seeking re-election in the 17th District.

Several primary races have emerged for state legislative seats in central Illinois, based on the first day of candidate filings.

Election years traditionally mean lawmakers in Springfield do less than usual to avoid giving an opponent something to target in November. But the change from a winter to a June primary may change that dynamic in one way.

As the clean energy conversation in Illinois continues, a coalition of lawmakers and labor unions introduced another regulatory overhaul bill that focuses…

Illinois lawmakers took some steps to address to government corruption this week, but they didn't take action on a bill state Sen. Bill Brady of…

Democrat Karla Bailey-Smith of Bloomington made her official 2020 campaign announcement Thursday in the race for Illinois’ 88th House…

After the Trump administration this week vowed to ban flavored e-cigarettes, one state senator from Bloomington is saying Illinois shouldn't wait for…

The leader of the Small Business Advocacy Council said the near 800 day-long state budget impasse set small businesses up for a rocky relationship with…

Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman said he will co-sponsor a 2019 measure to legalize cannabis.At the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s BN The Know…

Every 10 years, the majority party in each state redraws district lines. Parties often pack or crack districts to allow them a majority of votes, a…