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Darren Bailey announces his 2026 Republican primary bid for Illinois governor at the Drake Hotel Oak Brook on Sept. 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 family members of Darren Bailey, GOP governor candidate, killed in Montana helicopter crash

October 23, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

Bailey’s running mate told the Tribune that Bailey’s son was piloting the helicopter for a business event in Montana related to helicopters since his son uses them for his family’s...

Brittney Stallworth, right, and other protesters rally outside the Peoria County Courthouse on Oct. 22, 2025, on the first day in the trial of Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

As murder trial begins, prosecution argues downstate deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey after getting mad

October 22, 2025 at 7:16 p.m.

Fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson in 2024 stirred national outrage.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski talks at a news conference on Oct. 21, 2025, outside Bally’s Casino in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Republican race for Illinois governor already spiraling downward over questionable campaign tactics

October 21, 2025 at 7:45 p.m.

As a right-wing fake newspaper website publishes a story containing an internet link detailing salacious allegations against one candidate, a new candidate emerged with a controversial background.

In an image from body-worn camera video, former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson points his weapon toward Sonya Massey moments before she was fatally shot on July 6, 2024, in her home near Springfield. (Sangamon County State’s Attorney)

Trial to begin for downstate deputy whose killing of Sonya Massey near Springfield drew national attention

October 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

In July 2024, Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, fatally shot Sonya Massey, who is Black, after she called to report a prowler outside her home near Springfield.

Gov. JB Pritzker stands in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2025, with state and local leaders to discuss federal deployments. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife report $10.3 million in taxable income — $1.4 million in gambling winnings

October 15, 2025 at 7:53 p.m.

Five months before the Democratic primary, Gov. JB Pritzker released partial tax records showing $10.3 million in taxable income — including $1.4 million in income from gambling.

The former Arlington International Racecourse is seen at sunrise on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmaker introduces bill that could hinder Chicago Bears’ move to suburb as legislative session begins

October 14, 2025 at 5:52 p.m.

State Rep. Kam Buckner’s bill would require that stadium subsidies received by teams be repaid with interest if a franchise fails to meet commitments or relocates.

A bus moves along West Wacker Drive as the sun sets on Sept. 14, 2025, in Chicago. COVID-19 relief money for transit networks is running out and 40% cuts in service across all three agencies could occur by next year, increasing fares and laying off employees if substantive state funding doesn't come to the rescue. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and the Bears

October 13, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Perhaps the most significant item on legislators' veto session to-do list is whether to implement changes and secure funding to keep buses and trains around Chicago running on time.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions during a news conference about the current state of federal deployments to Illinois and the ongoing federal activity in Chicago at his Chicago office in the West Loop on Oct. 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker points to Trump inconsistencies in deployment of National Guard to Chicago

October 13, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

The federal government has emphasized the Guard's mission would mainly be to protect federal immigration enforcement agents and property.

Texas National Guard members walk outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview on Oct. 9, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

National Guard ‘employed’ in the greater Chicago area — including Broadview — but no ‘official reports’ of activity

October 9, 2025 at 7:06 p.m.

National Guard troops were “employed” in the Chicago area early Thursday, according to a U.S. official, and Broadview officials said that apparently included a deployment to their village.

Gov. JB Pritzker stands with other elected officials to discuss federal deployments in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’ and obsessive fixations

October 7, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

Democratic governor's comments came as he continues to oppose President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago area for deportation efforts.

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