Darren Bailey declares victory in Illinois GOP gubernatorial race
Illinois Republicans have chosen conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for governor this fall. Bailey defeated five other Republicans on Tuesday to win the nomination.
Illinois Republicans have chosen conservative state Sen. Darren Bailey to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker for governor this fall. Bailey defeated five other Republicans on Tuesday to win the nomination.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin concedes in Illinois GOP gubernatorial race
In a concession speech Tuesday, Richard Irvin criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s ?meddling? in the primary and wished Darren Bailey well in the general election after the Illinois state senator defeated five other Republicans to win the nomination.
In a concession speech Tuesday, Richard Irvin criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker?s ?meddling? in the primary and wished Darren Bailey well in the general election after the Illinois state senator defeated five other Republicans to win the nomination.
Pritzker, Duckworth to hold joint result watch party
Gov. Pritzker, who is running against West Side native Beverly Miles, joined his Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, greeting voters all over Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker, who is running against West Side native Beverly Miles, joined his Lieutenant Governor Tuesday, greeting voters all over Chicago.
Illinois Election Day: What to watch for in the 2022 primary
Illinois Republicans have high hopes this year, even though Democrats hold every statewide office and control the General Assembly with super majorities in each chamber.
Illinois Republicans have high hopes this year, even though Democrats hold every statewide office and control the General Assembly with super majorities in each chamber.
Illinois Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. JB Pritzker
“We’re going to send a message to the Republican establishment that we will not be bullied into sacrificing our principles to elect their candidates,” state Sen. Darren Bailey told a crowd at a campaign stop in rural Illinois.
“We’re going to send a message to the Republican establishment that we will not be bullied into sacrificing our principles to elect their candidates,” state Sen. Darren Bailey told a crowd at a campaign stop in rural Illinois.
7 Illinois Republicans look to replace Tammy Duckworth in US Senate
While Illinois has elected GOP senators in the recent past, Tammy Duckworth defeated the most recent Republican to hold a seat — moderate Sen. Mark Kirk — by more than 10 points in 2016.
While Illinois has elected GOP senators in the recent past, Tammy Duckworth defeated the most recent Republican to hold a seat — moderate Sen. Mark Kirk — by more than 10 points in 2016.
City of Chicago rejects $500M in asphalt bids due to pollution concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has rejected bids for more than $500 million in city work sought by a McKinley Park asphalt maker and several rivals, saying that the companies must show plans to control pollution.
R. Kelly fan from Bolingbrook accused of threatening federal prosecutors in New York
An R. Kelly superfan from suburban Bolingbrook faces charges for allegedly making threats against prosecutors who led the federal case against the Chicago-born singer in New York.
An R. Kelly superfan from suburban Bolingbrook faces charges for allegedly making threats against prosecutors who led the federal case against the Chicago-born singer in New York.
Bailey, Sullivan meet with supporters on eve of Illinois primary election
If polling data is correct, Trump's endorsement will only help Darren Bailey win by a wider margin than already expected.
If polling data is correct, Trump's endorsement will only help Darren Bailey win by a wider margin than already expected.
Lightfoot says 'F— Clarence Thomas' for opinion urging Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
'F— CLARENCE THOMAS': The incident with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was captured on now viral video.
Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
'Come to Chicago': Lightfoot tells those worried about getting abortions after Supreme Court ruling
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a simple message for those worried about their access to abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Kim Foxx won't prosecute Illinois abortion providers should state outlaw procedure, SA says
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Foxx won't prosecute Illinois abortion providers should state outlaw procedure
Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Cook County State?s Attorney Kim Foxx said Friday she will not prosecute abortion providers, should abortion become illegal in Illinois.
Illinois leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot were two of several Illinois leaders to sound off on the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
Gov. Pritzker reacts to Roe v. Wade reversal: 'It's an attack on freedom and liberty'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker strongly condemned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker strongly condemned the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Mayor Lightfoot slams Roe v. Wade reversal: 'We are not yielding any ground'
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot expressed her outrage over the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions.