New laws go into effect in Illinois Jan. 1 that will put new restrictions on the state’s health insurance industry.   Gov.

Jan. 1 will be a good day in Illinois for minimum-wage workers, crime victims and child actors — and a not-so-good one for ...

In America, states now celebrate not just flowers but their own desserts, minerals, neckwear—even firearms. Is there any ...

Illinois employers are bracing for minimum-wage hikes, which may lead to more job cuts around the state.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transge ...