Only ‘wave’ Illinois Republicans see in Legislature is the farewell one from Durkin as House GOP leader

With redistricting on their side, strong fundraising from party leaders and a boost of millions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, statehouse Democrats appear to be retaining their supermajority statuses in both chambers — and likely even growing that advantage in the House.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's victory speech spurs presidential run rumors

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker sailed to re-election Tuesday but in a triumphant victory speech, sounded more like a candidate for president with the clarion call, "Are you ready to fight?" in warning against extremism and former President Donald Trump’s "treasonous insurrection."

Gov. Pritzker, Democrats take victory lap after elections
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state democrats celebrated a successful election night in news conferences Wednesday morning.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrates reelection victory over Darren Bailey
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker won his reelection bid over Republican downstate state senator Darren Bailey ? in a decisive victory that also clears a path to any future political aspirations.

Key races to watch in today's Illinois midterm elections
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Political consultant Thom Serafin breaks down a few hotly contested Illinois races playing out during Election Day.

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.