Illinois Democrats propose additional funding to fight carjackings, retail theft

Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are proposing to spend more money to reduce carjackings, which have tripled in number and are more violent than ever.

Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan hints at run against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Arne Duncan, who served as the secretary of education in the Obama administration, is leaving the door open for running against Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot in 2023.

Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger won't run for governor

In a video statement, Kinzinger said, "Too many politicians have chosen lies over truth, anger over progress, fear over hope and division over unity."

Pritzker to work remotely after close contact with employee who tested positive for COVID

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will work remotely after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.

New law says parents in Illinois no longer have to be notified before girls under 18 get abortions

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Friday that repeals the Parental Notification Act of 1995, which required doctors to notify a pregnant minor's parent within 48 hours prior to an abortion procedure.

Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor against Pritzker

Richard Irvin was first elected as mayor of Aurora — the state's second-largest city — in 2017. He is the first African American to be sworn into the position.

President Pritzker? Illinois governor denies reports he's aiming for White House

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday contradicted a New York Times report that he's been talking behind-the-scenes about a possible campaign for president.

Nearly 300 new laws to take effect in Illinois for 2022

As Illinois kicks off 2022, there are hundreds of new laws going into effect that residents should be aware of.

Illinois lawmakers considering different types of vaccine mandates

Vaccine mandates are changing around the United States as leaders struggle to contain fears of the omicron variant and the country’s latest surge of COVID cases.

Pritzker signs new congressional maps

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.