State Week

Lawmakers approved a budget and finished their spring session. But they might be coming back sooner than expected.

Lawmakers are trying to finalize a budget and other items before adjournment.

It's a difficult task ahead as the state's general assembly is set to adjourn its spring session at the end of the month.

Concerns over federal funding and the direction of the economy make this an especially challenging year for lawmakers.

Illinois' governor takes his message to a wider audience.

Despite high profile scandals, lawmakers seem to be in no hurry to pass new ethics reforms.

The longtime U.S. Senator from Illinois has announced he won't seek another term.

From funding freezes to visa terminations, higher education is a focus of the Trump Administration.

The governor signed a trade memorandum with the U.K. this week, which follows on the heels of a visit to Mexico that also included an agreement.

President Trump announced his long-awaited plan for foreign tariffs. The decision has been criticized by Democrats, businesses and economists. It comes on the heels of an election this week that raised concerns for Republicans.