With $63 billion in collective student loan debt, new forgiveness programs and innovative solutions aim to help borrowers. But state funding and public awareness remains an obstacle.

State lawmakers took welcome action in response to horror stories on how hard it is for homeowners to get squatters evicted.

Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was ...

Heading to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk is a bill worthy of his signature and inspiring in its journey. Dubbed “Anna’s Law,” the ...

The California high school track-and-field championship is set to begin Friday amid a controversy over the participation of a ...

Illinois lawmakers consider a toll hike and other measures to address an expected $771 million financial shortfall for ...

Attorneys general from 16 mostly Democrat-controlled U.S. states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration Wednesday.

As electricity costs climb, legislators push a plan to speed up solar and wind projects, end a moratorium on new nuclear ...

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or “granny flats” are illegal to build in most of Chicago, but a pilot program allowing them in some areas showed promising results. City officials are divided over ...

Chicago Tribune investigation revealed that even though state law bans schools from fining students directly, districts skirt ...

Andrew Holland died from a blood clot after he was strapped down for 46 hours at San Luis Obispo County Jail. His family drew ...