Partisan politics influence Illinois' nonpartisan local elections as both parties back candidates in April 1 municipal races.

Illinois schools tackle a statewide teacher shortage using retirees, substitutes, and policy changes to fill vacancies.

Rural Illinois schools struggle with a growing teacher shortage, relying on retirees and fast-track certifications to cope.

Illinois educators highlight low pay and poor working conditions as key obstacles to teacher recruitment and retention.

Lawmakers debate mass transit reforms as Chicago-area agencies face a $771M funding gap, pushing for oversight and ...

Homeschool advocates rally at the Illinois Capitol, opposing a proposed bill that would introduce new oversight requirements.

Gov. JB Pritzker proposes banning cellphones during classroom instruction, citing distractions, but with key exemptions.

Jessie Nguyen is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides ...

Illinois voters chose to keep the current state flag in an advisory vote, but lawmakers will make the final decision on its ...

Illinois faces withheld USDA funds impacting food programs and farmers. Gov. Pritzker warns of further budget cuts.

Illinois faces economic uncertainty as new Trump tariffs and federal funding delays threaten state revenue projections.

Illinois lawmakers' revenue forecast is $737M lower than Gov. Pritzker’s budget, raising concerns about spending and taxes.