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GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey campaigns on July 31, 2022, at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton.

In final debate, Darren Bailey calls Chicago ‘Pritzkerville,’ while governor says challenger a threat to democracy

October 19, 2022 at 11:18 a.m.

In their final debate of the campaign, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker accused Republican challenger Darren Bailey of being a "threat to democracy" over his support for former President Donald Trump....

Kennedy Green shows her sticker after voting at Whitney Young Library on Oct. 28, 2022.

Democrats for secretary of state, other statewide offices hold big financial advantage over GOP contenders

October 18, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.

Statewide candidates on the Democratic ticket led by Gov. J.B. Pritzker hold commanding cash advantages over Republicans ahead of next month's general election, state records for the year's third quarter...

The Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield is seen in 2019. Illinois has a history of record-setting spending on judicial races.

Ahead of key Illinois Supreme Court elections, federal judge blocks state campaign contribution limits in judicial races

October 17, 2022 at 6:32 p.m.

With less than a month to go before voters determine the balance of power on the Illinois Supreme Court, a federal judge has temporarily blocked provisions in two recent Democratic-backed...

Republican Thomas DeVore, left, is challenging Illinois Attorney General Democrat Kwame Raoul.

Battle between Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Thomas DeVore shifts from courtroom to polling booth

October 16, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

The race for Illinois attorney general between first-term Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore is a rematch of sorts, though the candidates haven't previously faced each other at...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker talks to reporters in downtown Chicago on Oct. 7, 2022.

Tax returns show Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife took in $18.5 million in 2021 — the most since 2017

October 14, 2022 at 7:20 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and wife M.K. reported $18.5 million in state taxable income last year, more than three times what they reported in 2020 and the most they've earned since...

Then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, center, talks with Minority Leader Tom Cross and Tim Mapes, right, on June 29, 2004, in Springfield.

Springfield’s scourge: Recent spate of federal charges and accusations of abusive behavior highlights ongoing problems

October 14, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's extraordinary call last month that two fellow Democrats resign from the Illinois Senate — one for alleged bribery and the other over accusations he acted inappropriately toward...

Crime and guns dominate first debate between Gov. J.B. Pritzker and GOP challenger Darren Bailey

September 30, 2022 at 4:43 p.m.

In their first debate of the general election campaign, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey focused Friday on crime and gun control as the GOP assails anew a...

Secretary of state candidate Alexi Giannoulias at the Jackson County Democrats annual dinner during Gov. J. B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton "Working Families Bus Tour" on Aug. 25, 2022, in, Murphysboro.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives $1 million to Alexi Giannoulias’ campaign after backing rival for secretary of state

September 29, 2022 at 9:11 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has contributed $1 million to the campaign of Democratic secretary of state candidate Alexi Giannoulias even though Pritzker just four months ago backed Giannoulias' opponent in the...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker in Chicago on Sept. 14, 2022.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Michael Hastings to resign

September 23, 2022 at 10:48 a.m.

Seeking to move past the latest scandals embroiling Democratic state lawmakers as he aims for a second term, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday called for the resignation of two state...

The Illinois Supreme Court as seen in 2017 in Springfield.

Illinois Supreme Court rules former Democratic lawmakers can’t collect raises they voted to reject while in office

September 22, 2022 at 1:58 p.m.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that two former Democratic state senators are not entitled to receive back pay for raises they voted to reject while in office. The 6-0...

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