Illinois Democrats at risk of losing majority on state Supreme Court
Facing a potential loss of their party's longtime majority at the Illinois Supreme Court, Democrats offered several dire warnings Friday.
Facing a potential loss of their party's longtime majority at the Illinois Supreme Court, Democrats offered several dire warnings Friday.
Durbin calls for more gun control, says Highland Park police were 'up against a mighty weapon'
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for more action on gun safety in the wake of a mass shooting in Highland Park.
Schakowsky among 16 members of Congress arrested during abortion protest near Supreme Court
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.
Pritzker to address Florida Democrats this weekend, fueling more speculation of presidential run
Republican critics in Illinois think — and hope — Gov. Pritzker’s reach for national attention will turn off some local voters.
Republican critics in Illinois think — and hope — Gov. Pritzker’s reach for national attention will turn off some local voters.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson delivers first major policy speech
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says violence is pushing many people to leave the city, citing the most recent census data.
Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says violence is pushing many people to leave the city, citing the most recent census data.
Republican nominee for governor says Pritzker is 'out of touch' with Illinois
The Republican nominee for governor of Illinois says J.B. Pritzker's out-of-state travel "shows how out of touch he is with Illinois."
The Republican nominee for governor of Illinois says J.B. Pritzker's out-of-state travel "shows how out of touch he is with Illinois."
Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton advocates for abortion rights in DC after Roe v. Wade overturned
"This is not about helping. This is only gonna harm and cause immeasurable suffering," Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said.
"This is not about helping. This is only gonna harm and cause immeasurable suffering," Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton said.
Illinois politicians at odds over gun raffle that includes AR-15 style rifle
Illinois Democrats said using guns to raise political money is at best tone-deaf, just days after seven people were shot and killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
Illinois Democrats said using guns to raise political money is at best tone-deaf, just days after seven people were shot and killed in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade.
Illinois Democrats vow sweeping gun control measures: 'Everything has to be on the table'
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Illinois Democrats are working behind-the-scenes to drum up support to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines in wake of the Highland Park shooting.
Lisa Holder-White makes Illinois history as first Black female justice on state Supreme Court
"As women and people of color, we need not limit our dreams or settle for less because when we prepare ourselves, doors will open,” said Justice Lisa Holder-White.
"As women and people of color, we need not limit our dreams or settle for less because when we prepare ourselves, doors will open,” said Justice Lisa Holder-White.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says let’s ‘move on’ after Highland Park parade shooting
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
Calls grow in Illinois to help kids manage their mental health
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Illinois officials say when kids threaten to take their lives, or do harm themselves, they can't find a bed at a mental health facility.
Illinois suspends grocery tax, delays gas tax increase July 1; property tax relief — what to know
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:
Some big changes will be taking effect Friday across Illinois to ease the financial burden for people across the state. Residents will also be receiving tax rebates in the coming months. Here's what you need to know:
Irvin’s doomed campaign for governor spent $417 per vote — worst political investment in Illinois history
Ken Griffin poured $50 million into Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s campaign, only to see his pick for the Republican nomination for governor finish a distant third Tuesday at a cost of more than $400 per vote.
Ken Griffin poured $50 million into Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s campaign, only to see his pick for the Republican nomination for governor finish a distant third Tuesday at a cost of more than $400 per vote.
Majority of Dolton voters favor recalling Mayor Tiffany Henyard
Dolton voters — more than 50% — decided Tuesday to recall Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Dolton voters — more than 50% — decided Tuesday to recall Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Pritzker, Bailey offer voters very different visions for Illinois' future — what to know
This November, there will be an epic clash for governor of Illinois. Will voters remain with the incumbent, Gov. JB Pritzker? Or will they choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey? They both have very different visions for the state. Here's what you should know:
This November, there will be an epic clash for governor of Illinois. Will voters remain with the incumbent, Gov. JB Pritzker? Or will they choose a new route with Republican state Senator Darren Bailey? They both have very different visions for the state. Here's what you should know:
2022 midterms Illinois primary election results: Secretary of State, Attorney General, others
More than a decade after leaving public office, his political star fallen, Alexi Giannoulias landed the Democratic nomination for Illinois secretary of state Tuesday night, the culmination of a heated primary that pitted him against a new up-and-comer in the party.
More than a decade after leaving public office, his political star fallen, Alexi Giannoulias landed the Democratic nomination for Illinois secretary of state Tuesday night, the culmination of a heated primary that pitted him against a new up-and-comer in the party.
Illinois U.S. Senate primary election results: GOP’s Salvi to face Duckworth in November
Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Illinois hosts its primary election Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.
Illinois judicial primary election results: Lake County judge, former sheriff lead state Supreme court race
A Lake County judge won the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday night, and a former sheriff held a narrow lead in the Republican primary.
A Lake County judge won the Democratic nomination in the race to succeed retiring Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas on the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday night, and a former sheriff held a narrow lead in the Republican primary.
DeVore wins GOP attorney general race, will face incumbent Raoul in November
Tom DeVore, who successfully challenged Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mask mandate, won the Republican nomination for Illinois attorney general Tuesday and will face incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul in November.
Tom DeVore, who successfully challenged Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mask mandate, won the Republican nomination for Illinois attorney general Tuesday and will face incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul in November.