CHICAGO - Nineteen Illinois inmates have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the state’s prison system substitutes punishment for treatment when it comes to mental health.

Illinois Republicans are speaking out after Gov. JB Pritzker signed changes to the state's Prisoner Review Board.

Charles Randle, once an inmate at Stateville Correctional Center, recalled waking up one morning in that prison with a roach inside his ear.

CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working with Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker to help those exiting the criminal justice system.

Illinois Department of Corrections faces criticism over issues with healthcare system IL Answers: Taxpayers shell out hundreds of millions as prison lawsuit reform suits grind on ...

How Illinois' first lady and Willette Benford give second chances to women leaving prison CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how Willette Benford, who spent 24 years in prison, is working ...

Does Illinois finally have a path to public pension reform? Barrington Township recently placed a nonbinding resolution on the Nov. 5 ballot that serves as a meaningful first step.

Illinois will make historic improvements to the mandatory supervised release system under a new law taking effect January 1.

The state’s sweeping bail reform measure took effect one year ago on this coming Wednesday, eliminating money as a factor in whether a defendant is released from prison while awaiting trial and ...

Illinois Politics Illinois legislative leaders discuss next steps for failed transit reform push Service cuts will begin in 2026 without financial help from state lawmakers.

Lois Pullano, Executive Director of Citizens For Prison Reform, says the bill would let prisoners and their families have proper complaint forms, but it was put on hold by Speaker of the House Joe ...

Illinois lawmakers advanced legislation that would reform county public defender’s system and create a state-wide defender’s office to handle heavy criminal case loads.