The Illinois Senate Criminal Law Committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday to create new protections for students sexually assaulted by ot…

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a monumental bill into law Friday to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies.

Gov. JB Pritzker is defending the Pretrial Fairness Act following renewed criticism from law enforcement across the state.

Michael Madigan is set to serve seven and a half years behind bars for public corruption.

Illinois lawmakers are set to return to Springfield Tuesday for a two-week veto session, with discussions on Chicago transit, energy and crimi…

Illinois Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups that crafted the state's Pretrial Fairness Act are furious that President Donald Trump signe…

An Illinois House Democrat has filed legislation to provide new protections for teachers and school staff receiving threats.