The Illinois Power Agency, which manages Illinois’ electricity market and oversees renewable energy procurement in the state, conducted an analysis of the bill. The agency found that while the programs in the proposal will increase customer bills slightly, those increases will be entirely offset by 2029.

House Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.

A monumental bill to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.

On the final day of the fall veto session Thursday, it was unclear if lawmakers would agree on a tax package to stave off a $200 million-plus fiscal cliff next year that would likely result in major cuts to bus and rail service at the Chicago Transit Authority,

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Oct. 29 that would help build 3 GW of utility-scale battery storage in the state, according to

The Illinois House passed a bill to allow some criminal records to be automatically sealed, providing people with a second opportunity to rejoin the workforce, while excluding those with violent

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.30.25: House hopeful Kat Abughazaleh indicted in Illinois Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he'll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.

Nearly 2 million Illinois residents depend on SNAP to help pay for groceries. As the government shutdown continues, they’re scrambling to find other ways to feed their families.