Illinois Senate passes bills on cannabis searches, gun storage safety, and press protections for university public media.

Illinois universities face growing concern as international students lose visas amid federal crackdowns and secrecy.

Illinois House passes bill banning Native American mascots in K-12 schools, aiming to reduce stereotypes in education.

Illinois Senate advances police hiring reforms and recall bill in response to Sonya Massey’s 2024 shooting by a deputy.

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

Jackson Brandhorst is a journalism student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a member of The Saluki Local ...

Jurors hear FBI recordings in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial, featuring red-light camera deals and corruption claims.

Illinois lawmakers pass bills on senior driving tests, women’s sports funding, school discipline, and AI in insurance.

Illinois Supreme Court rejects GOP lawsuit over 2021 legislative maps, citing delayed filing and lack of urgency.

Illinois House approves bills to protect trafficking victims, ensure safe cosmetics, and support dual language programs.

Illinois lawmakers push bills on abortion access, student teacher stipends, college admissions, and anesthesia coverage.

Illinois lawmakers push for data center reporting to protect energy grids, environmental goals, and ratepayers.