Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Congressman Chuy Garcia submits signatures to run for Chicago mayor
Congressman Chuy Garcia filed his petitions shortly after 4 p.m. He was the last candidate to do so.
Lightfoot files for Chicago mayoral race: 'I know it’s going to be a lot of hard work'
After turning in her nominating petitions Monday morning — a stack of signatures nearly half as tall as she is — Mayor Lori Lightfoot flexed a bit as she explained her decision to skip the chance to get her name on the bottom of the ballot, a position some believe offers an advantage.
Madigan still asking for campaign contributions as he faces corruption charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still asking for campaign contributions, even as he faces charges for using his office to enrich himself and his allies.
Chicago activist group endorses Johnson for mayor, 18 candidates for City Council
Outside of City Hall Thursday, the activist group “United Working Families” announced who it wants to see inside City Hall for City Council.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn will not run for Chicago mayor
Quinn has hinted for months that he may join the crowded field of candidates seeking to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois GOP vows big changes with new legislative leaders: ‘We certainly have a lot to rebuild’
Hoping to revive their party in Illinois after tough Election Night losses, Republicans on Tuesday met behind closed doors to select their new legislative leaders: state Sen. John Curran of Downers Grove and state Rep. Tony McCombie of Savanna.
Illinois congresswomen push for improved healthcare coverage before end of year
Some Illinois representatives are calling on Congress to do more to improve healthcare coverage in its end-of-the-year agenda.
Illinois voters approve Workers' Rights Amendment
Illinois voters have approved an amendment to their state constitution guaranteeing the right to bargain collectively.
Supporters declare victory in workers’ rights amendment battle — but other side not ready to concede
Six days after the final vote was cast, a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing collective bargaining rights inched close enough to passage Monday that its supporters declared victory.
Thesis sworn-in as chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
Nearly three weeks after taking helm of the Illinois Supreme Court, Chief Justice Mary Jane Thesis was sworn-in Monday during a ceremonial installation in Springfield.
Lightfoot blocks Chicago City Council from considering referendum on doubling real estate tax
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preventing the Chicago City Council from considering a potential referendum question that residents would vote on in February, asking whether the city should double its tax on property sales where the price tag is over $1 million.
Illinois House GOP leader stepping down, says following Trump is 'path of losing'
State Rep. Jim Durkin claims former President Donald Trump and the Illinois Republican Party's MAGA wing bear a lot of blame for the poor showing on Election Day.
No bailing out on SAFE-T Act: Democrats don't plan on 'gutting' criminal justice reform package
After months of being pummeled by Republicans and law enforcement officials over controversial provisions in the massive criminal justice reform package, Democrats say they expect “clean-up” language, but no substantial changes to the intent of the bill, when lawmakers head to Springfield next week.
Ads designed to scare voters about Illinois SAFE-T Act backfired: analysts
Many Democratic state senators supporting the act won their contests.
Illinois elects Democrat Eric Sorensen to US House seat
A battleground race between newbies aiming to fill retiring U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' seat in Illinois’ 17th district tipped in Democrat Eric Sorensen's favor, representing a key win for the party as it tries to maintain control of Congress.
Immigration advocates celebrate election firsts, plan next steps for reform
Immigration advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the election results of their grassroots campaign efforts.
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.
Pritzker shoots down speculation that he will run for president
Governor JB Pritzker is taking a victory lap, celebrating a successful election night for Illinois Democrats.
Voters appear to support Workers' Rights Amendment
Voters appear to support the Workers' Rights Amendment with 85 percent reporting.