Former IDOC payroll tech Maggi Tudor gets 2 months in federal prison for embezzling $125K by padding her husband’s pay.

BJC HealthCare and Aetna reach a one-year deal keeping southern Illinois TRAIL retirees in-network through 2027.

Gov. JB Pritzker calls for a federal AI framework on privacy, safety and data centers that builds on Illinois’ own laws.

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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s revenue and budget directors took questions from a legislative panel Thursday on his proposals to generate another $1.1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year through ...

Allwyn North America CEO Khalid Jones discusses Illinois Lottery innovation, responsible gaming and the future of lotteries.

Former Carbondale bar owner Austin Knoob faces 10 federal charges in a child sexual exploitation case involving four minors.

An Illinois judge holds DCFS Director Heidi Mueller in contempt for failing to comply with a court order on records.

Juliana Stratton defeats Republican Don Tracy in Illinois' U.S. Senate race, succeeding retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

Democratic Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, won the only race that featured two incumbent lawmakers, rising from the House to ...

Gov. JB Pritzker unveils a 200-point national agenda for Democrats after winning a third term as Illinois governor.