The retiring senator was among a handful of Democratic lawmakers to help Republicans reopen the federal government after the longest-ever shutdown.

State lawmakers passed some key legislation during their fall session, but several other measures failed to get through or were never called for a vote.

Lawmakers stayed busy until the end of the fall session, passing several key pieces of legislation.

Illinois lawmakers have one week of session left this year. We discuss what might get done.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to a federal facility in Morgantown, West Virginia this week.

ICE protests continue in Chicago while the city and state fight against National Guard deployment in court.

Armed agents in military fatigues patrolled downtown Chicago last weekend. The image sent a message as the Trump Administration continues with its immigration enforcement blitz.

The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.

The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from the ground.