Illinois is investing $29 million to try to get an accurate count in the 2020 Census. On the line are two seats in Congress and the Electoral College.

State Week: Should Illinois Be Worried About Census 2020?

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Government

A U.S. Supreme Court decision in an Indiana case could impact the prosecutions in Illinois and elsewhere.

State Week: As the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates, Illinois corruption cases hang in the balance

A new director, additional funding and hiring more workers at Illinois' child welfare agency.

State Week: DCFS makes a push for improvement

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants a Department of Early Childhood in his cabinet.

State Week: Governor continues his push for a new state agency

A boy's murder is shining a spotlight on how a state panel handles domestic violence cases.

State Week: Should Illinois Be Worried About Census 2020?

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