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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Illinois lawmakers, energy experts, and advocates explored solutions for rising energy prices on Thursday. With Ameren energy bills expected to increase by about $50 dol…

In March, the Illinois Senate rejected the appointments of two interim board members. A third quit rather than face a vote. With 2 new members, the board returned Thursday.

Eye on Illinois: Parents face two choices: keep children home under all circumstances, or selfishly hope the odds will be in our favor.

Pritzker urges feds to use ‘updated’ numbers to boost Illinois’ federal funding

If Mayor Lori Lightfoot builds on her recent wins in two key areas — ethics and public safety — she might win back some of the support she has lost.

An Illinois judge upheld the constitutionality of the state’s consolidation of downstate public safety pension funds; an appeal is expected.

Leaders look at creating program at community colleges to ease shortage of mental health workers  Chicago Sun-Times

Valenica, Giannoulias Spar Over Ethics at Illinois Secretary of State Forum  NBC Chicago

Illinois legislators and LGBTQ advocates issued a statement Thursday calling out State Farm after the insurance giant pulled support for a gender identity school book program.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s goes after his billionaire nemesis Ken Griffin and Griffin’s chosen candidate, Richard Irvin, in a new television ad.