With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes
Illinois Senate Republicans called on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker to promise not to raise taxes to address a projected budget deficit.
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Chicago Bears reconsidering Michael Reese Hospital site with lakefront stadium proposal stalled
The Chicago Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location for a new stadium, a source said, but the team remains focused on the lakefront.
Democrats have Donald Trump’s second term in mind heading into Illinois legislature’s fall session
Democrats who control the Illinois legislature return for a fall session and will be considering the ramifications of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.
Federal judge strikes down Illinois’ gun ban as unconstitutional; State quickly appeals.
A downstate federal judge ruled that Illinois' sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days. The state quickly appealed.
Democrats maintain control of state legislature, while GOP sees hope in not losing ground
Democrats, armed with a significant financial advantage over Republicans, were set to maintain their supermajorities in the Illinois General Assembly.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s school board president, under fire for controversial social media posts, resigns
Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board president resigned after coming under fire for controversial social media posts.
Latino politicians decry comedian’s ‘nasty rhetoric’ about Puerto Rico at Trump rally
Illinois Latino Democrats denounced derisive rhetoric about Puerto Rico at a rally for Donald Trump.
Kankakee County Board chair steps down after taking job with firm building controversial EV battery plant
The Kankakee County Board chairman resigned from his post ahead of a meeting called to consider his ouster after he took a job with the firm behind a controversial electric...
GOP leader tries to ‘sell hope’ in uphill battle to cut into Democratic stranglehold on state legislature
Illinois Republicans face an uphill climb in their election year effort to cut into the Democratic stranglehold on the state legislature.
Illinois installs supermarket kiosks for license renewals and other DMV transactions
The Illinois secretary of state's office installed more than a dozen kiosks in supermarkets in an effort to reduce the hassle of taking care of DMV business.