Illinois elected officials react to chaos at US Capitol
Many Illinois politicians released statements following chaos and riots that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
Many Illinois politicians released statements following chaos and riots that erupted at the U.S. Capitol.
New Illinois congresswoman: ‘Hitler was right on one thing’
Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.
Freshman U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois drew swift criticism from fellow Republicans Wednesday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a speech a day earlier outside the U.S. Capitol.
New laws take effect in Illinois, including increase in minimum wage
New laws for the state of Illinois and city of Chicago have officially gone into effect.
New laws for the state of Illinois and city of Chicago have officially gone into effect.
Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady resigns
Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General Assembly.
Republican state Sen. Bill Brady, who stepped down as Republican leader in the Senate as efforts were made to oust him from the post, on Thursday announced his retirement from the General Assembly.
Pritzker says nearly 500,000 cannabis arrest records have been expunged at the state level
Gov. Pritzker announced on Thursday that 492,129 non-felony cannabis related arrest records have been expunged at the state level by the Illinois State police
Gov. Pritzker announced on Thursday that 492,129 non-felony cannabis related arrest records have been expunged at the state level by the Illinois State police
Pritzker makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Mike Madigan
An Illinois House committee on Monday ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago Democrat.
An Illinois House committee on Monday ended its consideration of a breach of trust claim against House Speaker Michael Madigan, voting down further proceedings that could have led to discipline against the powerful Chicago Democrat.
Illinois Republican Party chairman Tim Schneider resigning
The head of the Illinois Republican Party is stepping down after more than six years.
The head of the Illinois Republican Party is stepping down after more than six years.
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval dies of COVID-19
Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval has died from COVID-19.
Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval has died from COVID-19.
Madigan's friend, 3 others enter bribery case pleas
Four people, including a close friend of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in a federal bribery case alleging a scheme with the state’s largest utility in which they provided do-nothing jobs to Madigan loyalists in exchange for the speaker’s help with legislation.
Four people, including a close friend of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in a federal bribery case alleging a scheme with the state’s largest utility in which they provided do-nothing jobs to Madigan loyalists in exchange for the speaker’s help with legislation.
House Speaker Madigan releases statement saying he plans to be a candidate for re-election in January
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’ll be a candidate for re-election come January.
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’ll be a candidate for re-election come January.
Irked Illinois governor to Speaker: End ‘political circus’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
Madigan confidant and ex-ComEd CEO charged with bribery in lobbying scheme
Four people, including an associate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges they orchestrated a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison.
Four people, including an associate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges they orchestrated a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos self-isolates after positive COVID-19 test
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on display this week
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
US Rep Underwood wins reelection in close Chicago-area race
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has been reelected over Republican businessman and state lawmaker Jim Oberweis in a close Chicago-area race.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has been reelected over Republican businessman and state lawmaker Jim Oberweis in a close Chicago-area race.
Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth coming out March 30
Sen. Tammy Duckworth will tell of her life from her childhood in Southeast Asia and Hawaii to her 23 years in the Army to her time in public service, in her new memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."
Sen. Tammy Duckworth will tell of her life from her childhood in Southeast Asia and Hawaii to her 23 years in the Army to her time in public service, in her new memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."
Lack of veto session won't stop work on budget, Pritzker says
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
COVID surge forces Legislative veto session postponement
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Rep. Underwood believes she has path to victory against Oberweis
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood says Jim Oberweis declared victory too early and that she is confident she has a path to victory.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood says Jim Oberweis declared victory too early and that she is confident she has a path to victory.