Illinois has launched a streamlined online licensing system to eliminate backlogs and improve efficiency for applicants.

Gov. JB Pritzker slams Trump’s education cuts, joining a lawsuit to block federal changes impacting Illinois schools.

Illinois lawmakers advance bills restricting AI in health care, addressing concerns over online therapy and insurance ...

A high-speed 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County raises concerns over pursuit policies and public safety risks.

Partisan politics influence Illinois' nonpartisan local elections as both parties back candidates in April 1 municipal races.

Illinois schools tackle a statewide teacher shortage using retirees, substitutes, and policy changes to fill vacancies.

A new bill would allow Illinois high school athletes to compete in school and non-school teams simultaneously, overriding IHSA rules.

Rural Illinois schools struggle with a growing teacher shortage, relying on retirees and fast-track certifications to cope.

Homeschool advocates rally at the Illinois Capitol, opposing a proposed bill that would introduce new oversight requirements.

Illinois educators highlight low pay and poor working conditions as key obstacles to teacher recruitment and retention.

Jessie Nguyen is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides ...