Democrats currently control two-thirds of all seats in the Illinois General Assembly — 78 of 118 in the House and 40 of 59 in the Senate.

Notable bills include legalizing psilocybin, creating a new alternative to incarceration and banning single-use plastic and paper bags.

Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of his work.

Wing It On!, the wing concept from Craveworthy Brands, is set to expand its presence in the US state of Illinois with two new franchise agreements, one in Springfield and the other in Carol Stream. Openings will take place in the first half of 2025.

The best independent coffee shop in Illinois is found in Springfield, according to a new report. What's your favorite coffee shop in Springfield?

A measure introduced in Springfield would require corporations seeking to do business in Illinois to pay reparations if the company had any ties to slavery.

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees voted this week to raise the base tuition rate at all three campuses. The rate hike takes effect in the Fall 2025 semester. The University of Illinois Springfield will charge 2% more. Both the Urbana-Champaign and Chicago campuses will see tuition go up 2.2%.

Chicken-wing chain Wing It On will open two new Illinois locations in the first half of this year, including one in suburban Carol Stream.

Democrats continue to hold a supermajority in the House thanks to illegally gerrymandered House districts, House Republicans allege in a new lawsuit filed with the Supreme Court Tuesday.