In Illinois, asset limits tied to public benefits can make even modest savings risky for many people with disabilities. A bill in the state legislature aims to keep people informed about their options.
Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.
Illinois’ November midterm election is taking shape as results are coming in for statewide, congressional and local primaries.
The latest results from the Associated Press for Illinois primary elections including races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
Schools closing isn’t super common, but it does happen. Data WNIJ obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education shows 72 public schools have closed in the past five years.
CCAP subsidizes childcare for around 100,000 low-income families in Illinois across thousands of childcare facilities.
Politicians in Illinois are weighing in on President Trump’s decision to launch military operations in Iran.
Ranked choice voting allows people to rank candidates in the order they most want them. If no candidate gets 50%, the lowest candidate is dropped and their supporters’ votes go to their second choice.
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear.
Capitol News Illinois has launched its revamped 2026 Election Guide to coincide with the opening of early voting throughout much of the state.
A demographer reported to the District 61 school board Tuesday that it is facing one of the toughest environments for growth he has ever seen.
Come July, the new Illinois Department of Early Childhood will be fully responsible for the state programs that offer home visiting, early intervention, subsidized day care and preschool.
Democrats are seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session
One year into President Donald Trump’s second term in office, top Illinois Democrats said it’s been a year of broken promises, uncertainty and fear for the future.