Capitol News Illinois reports an advisory referendum on the November ballot asks if the Illinois Constitution should be amended to tax an additional three percent on income over a million dollars

In addition, attorneys are debating whether a woman at the center of a sexual harassment scandal that engulfed the Illinois House Speaker's political world should take the stand.

FEMA's Leyla Gullen says the agency has distributed more than 30 million dollars in Illinois since the federal disaster declaration for counties impacted by the storms in July

State Representative Ann Williams says parents and constituents want stability and certainty from school leaders.

The speaker faces 24 counts of bribery, racketeering, wire fraud and extortion

Budzinski says the delay on passing a farm bill hurts Illinois most vulnerable families and its farmers.

U Chicago Medicine found stress levels are high among providers in all states, not just those that have restricted abortion.

The judge says it is up to a jury to decide on matters in the corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

County Clerk Don Gray says there has been a steady stream of voters

First Listen for Oct. 1, 2024