Defense challenges witness credibility in Madigan trial, questioning FBI cooperation motives and prior legal troubles.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

Led by the prosecutor questioning him, ComEd exec-turned-cooperating witness Fidel Marquez repeatedly said he and other utility leaders agreed to hire or contract with the powerful speaker’s allies in ...

Illinois lawmakers address a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit, sparking debates over spending and priorities.