U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Raja Krishnamoorthi, and state Sen. Laura Fine, say their names were found among alleged ...

Illinois state senators propose road usage charge in effort to boost dwindling funds for roadwork. With more fuel-efficient engines, electric vehicles, motor fuel tax isn't as much as it used to be ...

CHICAGO — Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat and his party’s top leader on the Judiciary Committee, announced Wednesday that he won’t seek a sixth term in 2026. “I know ...

Incumbent Republican state Sen. Tom Bennett of Gibson City is retiring, leaving the 53rd Illinois State Senate District up for grabs. Republican Chris Balkema won the Republican primary for the ...

Illinois State Sen. Cristina Castro and Senate Democratic Leader Kimberly Lightford are pictured in a file photos. The pair openly expressed their disagreement about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal ...

Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree ...