Illinois lawmakers proposed a bill that would have required families to notify schools that they would be homeschooling their children. The bill received over 40,000 witness slips in opposition.

A Lee County judge has filed a written statement explaining his July 7 decision to allow the pretrial release of a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse. Heath A.

Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from ...

A downtown Chicago building owned by the state has been renamed in honor of former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Gov. JB Pritzker, other state leaders and community members gathered ...

The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an almost 30-year-old policy that allowed undocumented immigrants to ...

Mackenzi Felmlee fell through the safety net of doctors, judges, lawyers, social workers, teachers, child welfare ...

A 6-year-old girl is fighting for her life today after being shot and taken to a neighbor by an Illinois man who allegedly killed five other people, including two children.

The Illinois State Police warned motorists of potential traffic flow issues as "The People's Convoy" passes through Illinois on Tuesday, potentially causing traffic delays and traffic safety issues.

A new report on hemp-derived THC highlights growing concerns over its safety, legality and impact on health — even as Illinois lawmakers have failed again to keep the products away from children.

Illinois' Department of Child and Family Service recommends you report suspected child abuse or neglect to its hotline at 1-800-25ABUSE (252-2873) or online at childabuse.illinois.gov.

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium.

In the June 2 letter, which was shared with Becker’s, Dr. Reddy responded to concerns raised by Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin about recent service changes. Here are five key takeaways: 1.