Illinois gubernatorial election: Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin talks crime, abortion

Aurora Mayor and candidate for Illinois governor Richard Irvin told FOX 32 on Thursday that he's pro-life, but there's "always exceptions." When political editor Mike Flannery pressed him on that, he suddenly wrapped up the interview. "Think we're done."

U.S. Rep Brad Schneider of Illinois tests positive for COVID again

U.S. Brad Schneider of Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time, according to the Democrat’s office.

Pritzker to give Illinois budget address Wednesday despite major snowstorm

Snowy weather will keep away the usual overflow crowd of Illinois lawmakers, but Gov. JB Pritzker has decided to deliver his annual budget address anyway Wednesday at noon.

Crime on the mind ahead of Illinois election season

As half-a-dozen candidates vie to become governor of Illinois, as many as 18 could jump into the race for mayor of Chicago.

Pritzker, Lightfoot attacked by Illinois gubernatorial candidates in first TV ads

Two Republican candidates for Illinois governor unveiled their first television commercials of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, hitting the dominant issue so far: the rising rate of violent crime across the state.

Pritzker reaches agreement with teachers unions on COVID sick days

Gov. Pritzker vetoed legislation Monday that would have guaranteed sick days for teachers and school employees with COVID-19.

Pritzker scolds Republican candidate for not yet answering questions from media

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday scolded a newly announced Republican gubernatorial candidate for declining to appear in public or answer questions from journalists. 

Erich 'Mancow' Muller announces run for Illinois governor: report

'Mancow' had teased his candidacy in 2020, saying his platform would focus on school choice, bringing back school prayer, reducing property taxes and loosening gun laws.

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.