Residents in Joliet, Lockport and Shorewood took to the streets Friday afternoon to take part in a series of May Day protests.

The new system offers park users a more user-friendly system for making reservations and securing permits, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.

As Democrats in Illinois are once again plotting another massive tax hike, the most recent data shows that over 54,000 people and $6 billion of their hard-earned income have already fled our state.

Multiple sources have told Capitol News Illinois that a report detailing allegations against State Rep. Harry Benton was filed with the legislative inspector general’s office.

The Illinois Municipal League put together a model resolution for the Plainfield Village Board to approve, urging state leaders to not take zoning authority away from municipalities.

Both villages look toward a Winnebago County case that sided with local control over solar projects. The Will County Board last week was forced by court order to approve six local solar projects.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet hosted the first Green Escape Earth Day Event to promote environmental awareness in Joliet on Wednesday evening. Nearly a dozen groups were on hand and some were handing out free plants, seeds and juvenile trees.

The moratorium by Plainfield places a 180-day pause on any applications for data centers and warehouses primarily used to store computing infrastructure.

The Citizens Utility Board is calling for the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed merger between the parent companies of the state’s two biggest private water utilities

House Bill 5225 would enable qualified speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism spectrum disorder if the child is under 3 years old and has no co-occurring medical conditions.

“I think about the communities of Manhattan, Peotone and Manteno who feel helpless when accidents keep happening,” said state Sen. Patrick Joyce, a Democrat from Essex.

Will County Board OKs votes on solar projects under court orders, then passes resolution seeking changes in state law to regain control over renewable energy projects.

The Will County Board met Thursday under two court orders as controversy intensifies over solar energy expansion.

A proposed amendment to the Education for Homeless Children Act will equip school districts with the ability to help families with temporary housing.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, recently welcomed students from across the 37th District to Springfield for his Youth Advisory Council, giving them a firsthand look at how state government works.

A major opportunity for Illinois families awaits Gov. JB Pritzker, and once again, the question is whether he will play politics or listen to the people.

Nurses from across OSF HealthCare recently gathered in Springfield for the OSF inaugural Nurses Day at the Capitol, bringing clinical perspectives directly to state lawmakers while advocating for legislation that impacts patient care and the ministry’s ability to serve.

There are three major Illinois House bills related to firearms currently moving through the legislative process.

Turnout was significantly higher in Will County than in the 2024 March primary. Some precincts saw more than 30% voter turnout.

Illinois families are used to hearing the same explanation whenever something goes wrong in state government: we just need more money.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, visited the Flagg Township Museum on Feb. 20 in recognition of Museum Advocacy Day.

Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

The city of Rochelle wants the Prairie State power plant in Marissa, Illinois, to remain open after 2035, until all bonds reach maturity in 2041. Gov. JB Pritzker does not.

OPINION: Another year, another bloated, tone-deaf budget from Gov. JB Pritzker. And once again, working families are expected to foot the bill.

If you were governor of Illinois, you might assume your primary job would be to govern Illinois.

Roberts: There seems to be a big fuss lately about fraud in state governments, as evidenced by the misuse of federal funds in Minnesota.

Illinois American Water has filed a request with the state to increase its rates in order to pay for infrastructure improvements.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura's bill would require dealerships to provide a vehicle history report to buyers as part of the purchase of any used car.

Over the past year, few issues have sparked as much debate as the use of food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, will host a series of upcoming office hours events, including one in Byron.

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle was president of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association when the SAFE-T Act was written and passed.

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently hosted their fourth annual Education Summit – an event that has grown into a forum for solutions-focused conversations about improving education across northern Illinois.

On April 27, 2025, Governor Pritzker spoke at a New Hampshire Democrat Party fundraising event, calling for “mass protests, mobilization, and disruption” against Republicans to protest the current administration.

In the early morning hours of Oct. 31, while most Illinoisans were asleep, legislative Democrats pushed through a sweeping overhaul of the state’s public transit system.

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is proud to announce $1 million in state funding secured to aid in lifting up survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking throughout Lake County.

On Oct. 13, former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, now also known as Inmate #90368-509, reported to federal prison to begin a 7.5-year sentence after being convicted on 10 counts of public corruption.

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and state Rep. John M. Cabello are hosting a free paper-shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Freeport.

Oliver Sweetser of Lyndon has officially announced his candidacy for Illinois state representative in the 73rd District.

Nolan Kemp of Dixon has declared he intends to run for the Democratic nomination for the 74th District seat in the Illinois House.

The Illinois Department of Public Health said coordinated efforts with health departments across the state helped prevent further spread of the measles outbreak this spring.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura of Joliet has announced that four library districts in Will County will receive over $475,000 in grants from the State of Illinois.

State lawmakers in Will County spoke at a Joliet casino about the recent passage of the largest budget in state history and the possibility of making adjustments to the budget later this year.

Schools in Joliet and Will County are set to receive over $63,000 in library funding through Illinois' annual School District Library Grant Program.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke in Romeoville Thursday alongside Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and local advocates to criticize the Trump administration's proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Illinois recorded an 8.3% drop in overall drug overdose deaths in 2023, a rate double the national decline, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Thursday.

A Downers Grove man has been charged with threatening state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray after allegedly leaving threatening phone messages for her in November 2024, prosecutors said.

The Illinois Secretary of State's office is working to launch mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet by the end of the year, enhancing security and convenience for residents.

State Rep. Amy Grant of Wheaton has declared victory in her bid to continue representing the 47th District.

Statewide, Illinois schools saw increases in English Language Arts proficiency, particularly in grades three through eight, showing a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board will hold another hearing on the proposed sale of Ascension-owned facilities in October.