A new Illinois law mandating mental health screenings for school children is worrying parents and policy experts. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) signed a bill on July 31 mandating mental health screenings ...

Just over a year after police fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home, Illinois has introduced a police reform bill named in her memory.

SPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators and stakeholders to sign SB 1953, also known as Sonya ...

Former Illinois Republican Party Chair Don Tracy is reportedly considering running for either governor or Senate and is ...

Under the new legislation, potential Illinois police and law enforcement officers must sign a waiver allowing past employers ...

Trump attacks Illinois’ "No Cash Bail" initiative and weighs sending the National Guard to Chicago; Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson push back.

Gov. JB Pritzker touts redistricting in response to Texas, but his legislative allies cite no signs of movement on the issue ...

Darcy Connolly-Brunner, 61, was struck when Rolando Ico-Choc, a 30-year-old Guatemalan national, crossed over into the wrong ...

With the Democratic base itching for a fight against the GOP, 2028 presidential contenders, governors and other party leaders have aggressively combated Texas' redistricting push.

Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers.

SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Tuesday a new law inspired by death of Sonya Massey, ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark law aimed at enhancing transparency in the hiring of law enforcement officers ...