Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she is filing articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The measure comes as state officials have warned Illinois may face energy shortages but Republicans warn massive battery installations called for in the bill would be partly backed by a surcharge

Illinois officials are weighing in on the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, warning that similar incidents have already occurred in Chicago.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is leading in a wide-open Illinois Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), new polling shows. A new Emerson College Polling/WGN-TV

Former Utah State outside linebacker Will Holmes is a notable signing on defense after he had 45 tackles, 6½ tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and six quarterback hurries as a sophomore in 2025.

Illinois is suing the Trump Administration over a freeze on $130 million in EV charging funds, a move that could slow the state’s push to expand electric vehicle infrastructure as demand continues to grow.

But Illinois Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey says a DOGE-like system can achieve savings and efficiencies in Illinois’ budget.

The Illinois governor’s race this year has candidates from both parties emphasizing how to make life more affordable.

Primary election ballot certified The Illinois State Board of Elections certified the March 2026 primary ballot this week, removing several Republican candidates for governor after upholding petition challenges.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is now accepting applications for a scholarship program for college-bound youth who are or formerly were in the care of the department.

Republican governor candidate Ted Dabrowski warned large increases in human service programs under Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker were warning signs for fraud but acknowledged he didn’t know of any