Peter Hancock

After a judge found fault with often-used legislative shortcuts, high-ranking Illinois officials are preparing for a legal fight over the recently-passed assault weapons ban.

The federal case, which centers on what protections are guaranteed by the 2nd amendment, will be heard in the Southern District of Illinois.

Illinois becomes ninth state to ban military-style guns.

Darren Bailey continued hammering away at Gov. JB Pritzker over issues including crime, education and state spending while Pritzker continued to cast Bailey as a conservative extremist who criticizes the state but has no plan for how to solve any problems.

A bill pending in the General Assembly would make it a felony to buy or sell assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines.

The field includes a conservative farmer and state lawmakers, the mayor of Illinois’ second largest city, a former state senator and three political newcomers.

The special session of the General Assembly in the coming weeks to focus on legislation to strengthen women’s access to abortion and other reproductive health services in Illinois.

Survey data shows 6 states undercounted, 8 overcounted. The error has implications for political districts and federal funding availability.

Democrats say the expansion will lower health care costs by reducing care administered at emergency rooms, while Republicans argue it will incentivize illegal immigration and overburden the state’s health system.

Sangamon County judge says Gov. J.B. Pritzker's emergency masking rules were improper.

The governor intends to soften the effect of inflation on Illinoisans by suspending the grocery tax, increases in the motor fuel tax and providing a 5% property tax rebate to some owners.