A Senate panel advances a bill to limit crime-free housing laws, aiming to protect tenants from unfair evictions.

Illinois lawmakers push for Chicagoland transit safety reforms, but details and funding plans remain uncertain.

Speaker Welch removes Rep. Fred Crespo as budget chair and from the caucus for bypassing leadership during budget talks.

Illinois lowers its FY26 revenue forecast by $536M, forcing tough budget talks and potential cuts to state services.