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Stakes are high for Raoul, Harold in race to succeed Attorney General Lisa Madigan

May 15, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

As Democratic state Sen. Kwame Raoul and Republican attorney Erika Harold square off in the first wide-open contest for the Illinois attorney general’s office in more than a decade, they...

Democratic state Sen. Ira Silverstein votes in the Illinois primary elections at his polling location at Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois in Chicago on March 20, 2018.

After sex harassment allegation, Silverstein’s grip on state Senate seat slips away; Burke trails in bid to retain post in Illinois House

May 15, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

State Sen. Ira Silverstein conceded the Democratic nomination for the 8th Senate District to union lobbyist Ram Villivalam on Tuesday night, unable to retain the seat he’s held for nearly...

Illinois House Republican leader Durkin holds lead over rare primary challenger

May 15, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin declared victory over primary challenger Burr Ridge Village President Mickey Straub late Tuesday, a key win for the state’s GOP establishment amid an insurgency...

Illinois GOP attorney general candidate Erika Harold speaks at a Governor's Day rally Aug. 16, 2017, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

Rauner money helps Harold’s attorney general campaign, but Grasso questions her independence

May 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

When asked at a debate this month to name the top five donors to her attorney general campaign, Republican Erika Harold said she couldn’t identify them. “Obviously I have received...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to members of the media in front of the U.S. Supreme Court after a hearing Feb. 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Attempt to override Rauner gun veto put off as assault weapons restrictions approved

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

As students across the country walked out of classrooms on Wednesday to protest gun violence, Democrats who control the Illinois Senate continued to push firearm restrictions, including bills to limit...

Tio Hardiman, Democratic candidate for Governor, hands out fliers across the street from his campaign office, 842 S. 17th Ave., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Maywood.

Daiber, Hardiman struggle for recognition in Democratic governor primary

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

Riding in the back seat of a gray Buick sedan next to a cardboard box filled with campaign swag, Democratic governor candidate Bob Daiber managed volunteers from his cellphone as...

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan warned House Democrats to keep relationships with staff "strictly professional."

Speaker Madigan warns House Democrats to keep relationships with staff ‘strictly professional’

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

House Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday issued a warning to Democratic lawmakers: Keep your relationships with staff members “strictly professional,” otherwise he will “personally get involved to put an end...

Sen. Kwame Raoul, left, and former Gov. Pat Quinn answer questions from the baiduhai Editorial Board at Tribune Tower on Jan. 24, 2018.

Democratic race to succeed Attorney General Lisa Madigan becomes battle to stop Pat Quinn

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

For months, the Democratic Illinois attorney general’s race amounted to a stop Kwame Raoul campaign. The veteran lawmaker from the Hyde Park neighborhood raised the most money, boasted a long...

Members of the Addison Cowboys youth football team run drills during practice at Addison Trail High School on Sept. 1, 2017.

Ex-NFL player tries to show dangers of concussions as Illinois House panel advances youth tackle football ban

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

State lawmakers on Thursday narrowly advanced a proposal to ban children under age 12 from playing tackle football in youth leagues, a measure aimed at preventing the brain disease that...

Holly Blastic, 37, holds her son Henry Schroetlin, 5, during a rally outside the Capitol before the House plan to hold votes on several gun control proposals Feb. 28, 2018, in Springfield.

Illinois lawmakers vote to license gun retailers, ban ‘bump stocks,’ restrict assault weapons sales; Rauner doesn’t commit

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Facing pressure to tighten gun laws after a Florida high school shooting and the slaying of a Chicago police officer, Illinois House lawmakers led by Democrats on Wednesday voted to...

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