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.
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."
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.
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.
Several politicians interested in Rep. Bobby Rush's seat after announcing he will not seek another term
After three decades in the U.S. House, South Side Congressman Bobby Rush says he will not run for a 16th term.
After three decades in the U.S. House, South Side Congressman Bobby Rush says he will not run for a 16th term.
Congressman Bobby Rush will not seek re-election: sources
Huge news from a giant in Illinois politics — Congressman Bobby Rush is retiring.
Huge news from a giant in Illinois politics — Congressman Bobby Rush is retiring.
Attorneys who filed class action lawsuit against ComEd say customers deserve more than $21M
Attorneys who filed a class action lawsuit against ComEd say what the utility wants to pay to settle its illegal conduct is laughable.
Attorneys who filed a class action lawsuit against ComEd say what the utility wants to pay to settle its illegal conduct is laughable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Illinois kicks off 2022, there are hundreds of new laws going into effect that residents should be aware of.
Illinois lawmakers to vote on legislation banning 'ghost guns' in the state
Next year, the Illinois General Assembly is expected to vote on new legislation banning so-called "ghost guns" in the state.
Next year, the Illinois General Assembly is expected to vote on new legislation banning so-called "ghost guns" in the state.
Proposed Illinois bill would make it illegal for workplaces to require COVID-19 vaccine
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
A downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to make it illegal to deny someone a job over their vaccination status.
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.
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 announces $300M in relief grants for childcare providers
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
Illinois lawmaker says Pritzker not doing enough to curb Chicago's rising violence
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
Pritzker signs new congressional maps
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
Illinois state representative introduces bills to protect officers
State Representative Marty Moylan is trying to combat the surge in violence against police officers.
State Representative Marty Moylan is trying to combat the surge in violence against police officers.
State Rep. Dan Brady announces run for Illinois Secretary of State
State Rep. Dan Brady announced he will be running for Illinois Secretary of State.
State Rep. Dan Brady announced he will be running for Illinois Secretary of State.
Pritzker signs law to draw more electric car makers to Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Tuesday that he hopes will push Illinois closer to the goal of putting a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Tuesday that he hopes will push Illinois closer to the goal of putting a million electric vehicles on the road by 2030.
Harris Fawell, former congressman from Illinois, dead at 92
Former U.S. Rep. Harris W. Fawell of Illinois, who served seven terms in Congress and was a state senator, has died. He was 92.
Former U.S. Rep. Harris W. Fawell of Illinois, who served seven terms in Congress and was a state senator, has died. He was 92.