Ferrero chocolate factory breaks ground in Bloomington

Governor JB Pritzker was on hand for Wednesday’s groundbreaking in Bloomington. The facility is a $214 million investment that will create 200 new jobs over the next four years.

Illinois midterm elections 2022: Everything you need to know

Illinois voters will decide this Election Day whether to remain with incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker or to choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey. It is one of several high-profile races that will determine the future of politics in the Land of Lincoln.

Pritzker gives big bucks to Democrats running for state’s top court — but GOP says he’s skirting the law

Showing the high-stakes nature of the state’s Supreme Court races, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dipped into a trust fund to contribute to two Democratic judicial candidates in races that could reshape the Illinois Supreme Court — a decision Republicans say is skirting contribution limits the governor set himself.

Raoul, DeVore clash in first and only Illinois attorney general debate

As Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Republican Thomas DeVore faced off, they also disagreed about the SAFE-T Act and whether the attorney general might be able to prosecute Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx.

Illinois SAFE-T Act: Orland Park mayor warns of 'anarchy' after criminal justice overhaul

Crime in Illinois could "spiral out of control" after a new law overhauling the state's criminal justice system goes into effect in January, the mayor of a Chicago suburb said.

Pritzker and Bailey showdown heating up as Election Day looms
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Former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady and political analyst Thom Serafin share their thoughts on the Illinois gubernatorial race between J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey as Election Day nears.

Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid
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Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.

Obama endorses Pritzker in reelection bid

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, crediting him for making Illinois a national leader on Democratic issues like abortion and voting rights.

Pritzker, Bailey clash in final debate before Nov. 8

After four months of calling Chicago a “hellhole,” Darren Bailey coined a new nickname Tuesday night during what was likely the final, face-to-face debate between Democrat JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger.

Bailey calls new voter opinion survey showing Pritzker up big 'laughable'

The new Illinois survey looked at the contests for governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. In all three contests, there were major similarities.

New poll shows Pritzker with double-digit lead over Bailey

The poll also found that Illinois voters don't have a favorable opinion of Gov. JB Pritzker or his Republican challenger, Darren Bailey.

Pritzker vs. Bailey: Illinois gubernatorial candidates square-off over SAFE-T Act

Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Senator Darren Bailey clashed on a range of issues Thursday night in their first televised debate, including the SAFE-T Act.