Joliet jail registered as polling place so inmates can vote
People in jail awaiting trial in Joliet will get to vote.
People in jail awaiting trial in Joliet will get to vote.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announces retirement
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who had planned to seek a third 10-year term in November, abruptly tendered her resignation Monday.
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman, who had planned to seek a third 10-year term in November, abruptly tendered her resignation Monday.
Illinois governor hopeful Richard Irvin takes reporters' questions, but doesn't answer most of them
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
On whether he voted for former president Donald Trump and whether he’d support another Trump presidential run, Richard Irvin said, “That’s exactly what J.B. Pritzker wants you to be talking about.”
Ken Griffin donates another $25M into Republican Irvin’s war chest as part of effort to unseat Pritzker
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s Republican gubernatorial bid — meaning Illinois voters should prepare to see even more of an onslaught of television ads and mailers ahead of the June 28 primary.
Billionaire Ken Griffin has donated another $25 million to Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s Republican gubernatorial bid — meaning Illinois voters should prepare to see even more of an onslaught of television ads and mailers ahead of the June 28 primary.
Pritzker expected to make dolostone Illinois' official state rock — all thanks to some 5th graders
Students at a Burr Ridge middle school are getting noticed as serious "rock" stars.
Students at a Burr Ridge middle school are getting noticed as serious "rock" stars.
Illinois 'will fight like hell' against overturning of Roe v. Wade decision, Pritzker says
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
"Illinois is a beacon of hope, and we will fight like hell for women here and across the nation. We support those who believe, not in limiting rights but expanding them. That is freedom, that is democracy," Pritzker said.
Pritzker signs bill to address Illinois teacher shortage
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
The new laws also raise the minimum wage for Illinois teachers to $40,000 per year.
Chicago aldermen oppose suspending rules to allow vote on revised ward map proposal
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Two North Side members of the city council urged their colleagues Monday to block an effort by the Latino Caucus to redraw their proposed ward maps.
Pritzker signs Illinois budget as Republican rivals take aim at governor's tax hike record
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the 2023 budget on Tuesday and said the plan makes historic investments in education, healthcare and human services.
Gas station owners threatening to go to court to block Illinois from posting a notice on fuel pumps
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Democrats responded that the idea of requiring a sign at every field pump about the deferred two cents a gallon tax increase copies an idea implemented by former Republican Gov. George Ryan.
Illinois offering free health care to undocumented immigrants ages 55 to 64
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
The free health care for immigrants includes doctor and hospital visits, lab tests, physical and occupational therapy, mental health, substance abuse disorder services, dental and vision services, and prescription drugs.
Former Chicago alderman Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds made public
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
The secret deal that former Ald. Danny Solis (25th) struck more than three years ago with federal prosecutors is now a public document.
Chicago mom of kid killed by gun violence pushes for new law that would cover funeral costs
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
"We are in debt to the funeral homes because we are waiting on the victim’s compensation to come through, but it still hasn’t," said Angela Gregg, whose 4-year-old son was killed by stray bullets in Chicago.
Chicago mayoral race: Will third time be a charm for Willie Wilson?
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
After running for Chicago mayor in 2015 and 2019 and failing to make the runoff election, wealthy businessman Willie Wilson announced during a Monday press conference he's going to run for the job again.
Willie Wilson joins 2023 race for Chicago mayor
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson on Monday joined the race to send Mayor Lori Lightfoot into political retirement after a single term.
Illinois Dems forcing private businesses to display 'free election year advertising,' critics say
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois Democrats passed legislation requiring private businesses to display messages that amount to "free election year advertising" for the party, Republican critics argue.
Illinois lawmakers approve $46.5 billion budget with tax relief for residents
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
The plan includes a direct payment to Illinois residents making less than $200,000 per year or $400,000 per year for couples filing jointly.
Illinois budget allows residents breaks on gas and groceries
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Most Illinoisans will get a check from the state, as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s balanced budget.
Illinois budget: $1.8 billion tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
Illinois lawmakers draw closer to finalizing election-year state budget
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.
Just days before the end of the legislative session, Illinois House Democrats on Wednesday outlined their own package of nearly $1.4 billion in tax cuts as party leaders in Springfield inch closer to hammering out the state’s election-year budget.