House Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.

The Illinois Power Agency, which manages Illinois’ electricity market and oversees renewable energy procurement in the state, conducted an analysis of the bill. The agency found that while the programs in the proposal will increase customer bills slightly, those increases will be entirely offset by 2029.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Oct. 29 that would help build 3 GW of utility-scale battery storage in the state, according to

A monumental bill to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.

With time running short in the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, Democratic lawmakers proposed new taxes on many large entertainment events and billionaires to raise the $1.5 billion

The Illinois House passed a bill to allow some criminal records to be automatically sealed, providing people with a second opportunity to rejoin the workforce, while excluding those with violent

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats passed a massive clean energy bill Wednesday night. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act could help Illinois build 3 gigawatts of utility scale battery storage, covering roughly 9% of the state's peak energy use.

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.30.25: House hopeful Kat Abughazaleh indicted in Illinois Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

With Saturday being the date the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced they will not process Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments to states because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the state will direct $20 million to food banks across the state.

State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he'll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.