John Cullerton

As Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton steps down, a heated contest has developed between two senators looking to take over the powerful role. State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, who has represented Illinois’ 4th Senate District since 1998, is currently the Senate’s Majority Leader. She is engaged in a battle with State Sen. Don Harmon, who has represented the 39th District…

The State Senate will elect a new president on Sunday, and NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern spoke with the two leading candidates to replace John Cullerton in the role.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton talks to NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern about his resignation, memorable moments in his career and experiences working with other politicians.

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday defended his veto of legislation to hasten paperwork that immigrant crime victims need to stay in the U.S. despite earlier approving welfare assistance for immigrants in similar circumstances.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a measure Friday that would encourage immigrants’ cooperation with police investigations by offering protection from deportation, one of three immigrant-related bills the Republican nixed in a week of rising tensions over national policy because of the death of an Iowa college student, allegedly at the hands of an immigrant.

Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Republican leaders of the Legislature said Tuesday that Democrats are moving too slowly on budget negotiations ahead of the General Assembly’s May 31 scheduled adjournment.

Long-time Illinois State Senator Donne Trotter is retiring, Senate President John J. Cullerton announced Friday.

All eyes will be on state Sen. Ira Silverstein to see if he returns for the veto session that begins Tuesday.

An Illinois lawmaker came under fire Tuesday when a victim advocate stepped forward and accused him of sexual harassment during a task force investigation of unwanted sexual advances in Springfield. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.

With the state’s education funding battle continuing in Springfield and the start of the upcoming school inching closer, Chicago Public Schools announced Monday that more than 900 employees would be receiving layoff notices.