Illinois has more than $100 billion in pension debt. So far, attempts to fix it have been mostly illegal.

Bees are essential to our lives, yet they are dying by the thousands. Experts say there's no one solution for protecting them.

A couple of legislative primary races in Illinois are serving as stand-ins for the political struggle between the governor and Democratic leaders.

Congress recently authorized a complete rewrite of the unpopular No Child Left Behind Act. What does that mean for Illinois?

Historically, Illinois has been a leading state in refugee resettlement, but lately it seems less welcoming to some.