Democrats prevailed in statewide races, but couldn't hold on to seats in southern Illinois. Meanwhile, suburban Republicans may hold less sway in the party's legislative caucus.  Charlie Wheeler takes a closer look.

Illinois lawmakers ended 2015 with a lot of unfinished business.  Illinois Public Radio Statehouse Bureau Chief Amanda Vinicky previews what's ahead for the new legislative session ... in our latest Illinois Issues In-Depth report.

Democrats in the area are split about who to vote for in the March 19 primary election for the 103rd District race for State Representative, but on the republican side, Kristin Williamson is running unopposed. She joins Scott Cameron this hour on Focus.