By Cheryl Corley
A day after school officials approved shutting down 50 schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and community activists say they'll hold a voter registration and education campaign.
By Chris Slaby, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
A measure that would allow Illinois residents to carry concealed firearms is heading to the House floor after lawmakers approved it in committee on Thursday.
By Alex Keefe
Some Illinois gay rights advocates say they feel betrayed by Democratic allies because same-sex couples aren’t legally recognized in an immigration bill that’s headed to the U.S. Senate.
By The Associated Press
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse for one day next month to possibly override Republican Gov. Mike Pence's veto of a local tax measure.
By Brian Mackey
The Illinois House on Wednesday rejected an attempt to take a closer look at the field of psychology and its role in shaping Illinois law.
By Lauren Chooljian
More and more airline travelers have their eyes and fingers glued to tablets and e-readers, according to a study released Wednesday from DePaul University, leading authors of the research to call for an end to the ban on electronic devices during takeoffs and landings.
By Brian Mackey
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in case challenging the state's so-called "Amazon tax."
By Brian Mackey, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
The Illinois House has voted on a measure to raise Illinois' top speed limit to 70 miles-per-hour.
By The Associated Press
The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called Smart Grid technology.
By Amanda Vinicky
Pat Quinn's office says the governor supports legislation that seeks to modernize how sexual education is taught in Illinois.
