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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign says state election authorities reached an “absurd” conclusion in issuing nearly $10 million in penalties.
Emails show the Democracy Forward staff sought to craft a strategy for Trump executive orders with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Tom Llamas, the new “NBC Nightly News” anchor, is headed to Chicago this week to participate in the annual National Association of Hispanic Journalists conference, which is taking place Wednesday through Saturday at the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan Avenue.
Several Republican and Independent hopefuls have announced campaigns to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker in the 2026 Illinois gubernatorial race.
JB Pritzker announced his run for re-election on June 26, leading some to wonder if the state has term limits for governors. Here's what to know.
With the "one big beautiful bill" now law, a national school choice scholarship tax credit program will launch in 2027. A school choice advocate says Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek third term in Illinois amid 2028 presidential speculation, continuing his role as a leading Democratic voice against Trump administration.
Gov. JB Pritzker is officially running for a third term — but his launch message leaves little doubt he’s keeping a White House run in play for 2028.
Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is running for re-election to represent the state’s 35th District, vowing to prioritize law-abiding taxpayers over non-citizens.
Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor last week, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028. Pritzker made four stops around the state as June drew to
Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago) and Chicago 50th Ward Committeeman Bruce Leon filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission this week to join the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Evanston) seat in 2026.