JUDITH RUIZ-BRANCH Illinois News Connection

Illinois will raise minimum age to jail children in 2026

‘Deb’s Law’ makes Illinois a first in end-of-life choice

Latino advocates worry about long-term effects of racial profiling

As aggressive federal immigration efforts continue across Illinois, advocates are sounding the alarm about the widespread implications of racial profiling against Latino communities.

Nonprofit asks for help tracking pregnant ICE detainees

Illinois union president: Government shutdown hurts federal workers

Chicago colleges launch program to address hunger

Report: Trying Illinois juveniles as adults fails to reduce crime

Illinois school districts serving immigrants work to stay low-key

Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate effects predicted for LGBTQ+ in Illinois

Illinois abortion services continue to skyrocket, straining provider resources