With two of the state’s three major revenue sources limping along, Illinois is finding itself on a financial precipice as it faces the new budget year beginning July 1.

Senate Bill 1699 would require the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to submit a detailed annual report to lawmakers on how much the state spends on services and resources for non-citizens.

The legislation gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility to certify relatives to become foster parents. It also puts an obligation on DCFS to use a ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in the state’s care to get ...

New groundbreaking legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker will now allow the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services to place foster kids ...

Foster care officials will have to prioritize placing children with their relatives under a new law signed by Gov. JB ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill this week that gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as safe ...

With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent on programs for non-citizens. At a Tuesday ...

President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America’s two ...

A nationwide protest at state capitols consequently drew about 200 people to Springfield, Illinois by Wednesday afternoon.

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from ...