Regional & State News
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With advocates estimating that as much as 95% of food consumed in Illinois is imported, a state program aims to support the local supply chain.
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The Illinois Supreme Court ruled state wage law does not include certain federal exclusions
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Raoul’s office argues a federal appeals court isn’t bound by the decision
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Four Democrats fought to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza
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Bargaining on a new contract started last summer.
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Republican state Rep. Dennis Tipsword wants to reform the Pretrial Fairness Act by changing the burden of proof from the prosecutor to the defendant. Domestic violence advocacy organizations want to focus more on the implementation of the law instead of changing it.
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Named after the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, the act aims to increase youth voter registration
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago. The state Republican Party overall is also trying to present a more united front for the general election after the party has been bruised by internal divisions.
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The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about their effects on energy prices, water and the environment.
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Primary election results confirm candidates for November's general election