Governor Pritzker signs laws targeting jobs, predatory loans, housing
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills designed to improve the economic standing of people of color as part of the ambitious agenda of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills designed to improve the economic standing of people of color as part of the ambitious agenda of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' law broadens school programs for diverse rolls
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly elected Chair of Democratic Party of Illinois
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Taxpayers on hook for 3 full months salary to Madigan, his 3-day replacement and second replacement
Illinois Rep. Michael Madigan resigned in the third week of February. His first replacement lasted in the job just three days. A second replacement was named on Feb. 25. Under current Illinois law, taxpayers will pay all three of them for working the full month.
Illinois Rep. Michael Madigan resigned in the third week of February. His first replacement lasted in the job just three days. A second replacement was named on Feb. 25. Under current Illinois law, taxpayers will pay all three of them for working the full month.
Illinois GOP lawmaker displayed decal of anti-government militia movement on truck
Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection in January.
Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection in January.
Former Illinois Rep. Kodatt, who resigned after less than 3 days in office, declines full month's salary
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Trump aide, 27, launches GOP primary bid against Kinzinger, blasts 'Fake Republican' incumbent
Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.
Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.
Madigan’s replacement chosen -- for 2nd time in 4 days
A successor to state Rep. Michael Madigan was chosen Thursday for the second time in four days.
A successor to state Rep. Michael Madigan was chosen Thursday for the second time in four days.
Mike Madigan successor resigns after less than 3 days in office
The hand-picked successor to former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s seat abruptly resigned Wednesday, under pressure from his sponsors who accused him of unspecified "questionable conduct."
The hand-picked successor to former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s seat abruptly resigned Wednesday, under pressure from his sponsors who accused him of unspecified "questionable conduct."
Police, lawmakers slam Illinois criminal justice reform bill that eliminates cash bail
Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation "a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most."
Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation "a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most."
After resignation of Madigan, who will lead Illinois' Democratic Party?
At least three women are vying to lead Illinois’ Democratic Party, after the resignation of longtime chairman Mike Madigan.
At least three women are vying to lead Illinois’ Democratic Party, after the resignation of longtime chairman Mike Madigan.
Madigan resigns as Chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Michael Madigan, the Chicago Democrat who for decades led the Illinois House of Representatives before recently resigning the Legislature amid an ongoing federal probe that implicated him in a long-running bribery scheme, quit Monday as state party chairman.
Michael Madigan, the Chicago Democrat who for decades led the Illinois House of Representatives before recently resigning the Legislature amid an ongoing federal probe that implicated him in a long-running bribery scheme, quit Monday as state party chairman.
Pritzker signs sweeping criminal-justice overhaul
The new law has the support of several of Illinois’ top law enforcement authorities, including Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
The new law has the support of several of Illinois’ top law enforcement authorities, including Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.
Illinois Dems choose replacement for Michael Madigan’s vacant House seat
Democratic leaders on Sunday chose a 26-year-old constituent services employee to fill the Chicago-area Illinois House seat left vacant by former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Democratic leaders on Sunday chose a 26-year-old constituent services employee to fill the Chicago-area Illinois House seat left vacant by former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigns seat
Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat who set much of Illinois’ political agenda as House speaker for four decades before his ouster last month, resigned his seat in the Legislature on Thursday.
Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat who set much of Illinois’ political agenda as House speaker for four decades before his ouster last month, resigned his seat in the Legislature on Thursday.
No tax increase in slimmer Illinois budget, reliance on fed aid
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfers from other funds and elimination of hundreds of millions of dollars of corporate tax breaks needing legislative approval.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases but a reliance on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfers from other funds and elimination of hundreds of millions of dollars of corporate tax breaks needing legislative approval.
Illinois Republican Kinzinger receives letter from family members disowning him over Trump opposition
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
Biden faces backlash after firing Chicago prosecutor probing corruption among Illinois Dems
Democrat senators, House GOP lawmakers and the Illinois Republican Party all condemned the move to fire Chicago-based U.S. Attorney John Lausch.
Democrat senators, House GOP lawmakers and the Illinois Republican Party all condemned the move to fire Chicago-based U.S. Attorney John Lausch.
U.S. attorney in central Illinois submits resignation despite Durbin, Duckworth advocating for his retention
The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois on Thursday submitted his resignation to the Biden administration despite the state’s senators and two congressmen advocating for his retention.
The U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois on Thursday submitted his resignation to the Biden administration despite the state’s senators and two congressmen advocating for his retention.
GOP mocks House Dems: Meet the new rules, same as old ones
Majority Democrats in the Illinois House adopted procedural rules on Wednesday that the GOP complained are nearly identical to the suppressive ones they labored under in the decades-long rule of former Speaker Michael Madigan.
Majority Democrats in the Illinois House adopted procedural rules on Wednesday that the GOP complained are nearly identical to the suppressive ones they labored under in the decades-long rule of former Speaker Michael Madigan.