Thaddeus Jones sworn in as Calumet City's first African American mayor
About 74 percent of Calumet City's residents are African American.
About 74 percent of Calumet City's residents are African American.
GOP cries ‘flip-flop’ on Pritzker, wants independent map
Illinois Republicans pounced on Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday for his seeming change of heart on how legislative districts are drawn, urging the reform-minded governor to seize an opportunity to make a dent in the state’s long-reviled history of corruption.
Illinois Republicans pounced on Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday for his seeming change of heart on how legislative districts are drawn, urging the reform-minded governor to seize an opportunity to make a dent in the state’s long-reviled history of corruption.
Debate erupts after U.S. Census delivers bad news for Illinois
A politically charged debate erupted across Illinois after the U.S. Census showed the state endured a net decline of 7,835 residents in a total population 12.8 million.
A politically charged debate erupted across Illinois after the U.S. Census showed the state endured a net decline of 7,835 residents in a total population 12.8 million.
Illinois loses congressional seat because of latest Census population
Illinois will lose a seat in Congress because of stagnating population, continuing a long slide that has cost it political influence nationally, according to the 2020 Census results announced Monday.
Illinois will lose a seat in Congress because of stagnating population, continuing a long slide that has cost it political influence nationally, according to the 2020 Census results announced Monday.
Who will be the next mayor of Markham? That's up for debate, with certification deadline Tuesday
Mayor Roger Agpawa won re-election with over 80 percent of the vote. But an Illinois appellate court has ruled he is not eligible to hold state office, because of a 1999 mail fraud conviction.
Mayor Roger Agpawa won re-election with over 80 percent of the vote. But an Illinois appellate court has ruled he is not eligible to hold state office, because of a 1999 mail fraud conviction.
Illinois Senate approves bill that would make Juneteenth a state holiday
The Illinois Senate has approved a bill that would make Juneteenth National Freedom Day a state holiday.
The Illinois Senate has approved a bill that would make Juneteenth National Freedom Day a state holiday.
House panel led by Illinois congressman calls YouTube Kids 'wasteland of vapid' content
A House subcommittee led by Illinois Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi is investigating YouTube Kids, saying the Google-owned video service feeds children inappropriate material in "a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content" so it can serve them ads.
A House subcommittee led by Illinois Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi is investigating YouTube Kids, saying the Google-owned video service feeds children inappropriate material in "a wasteland of vapid, consumerist content" so it can serve them ads.
Pritzker signs firefighter pension bill that Lightfoot slams as 'backroom' deal
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a Chicago firefighter pension bill into law this week that both Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Republicans in the state have called a "fiscally irresponsible" bill that will increase property taxes.
Former State Senator Annazette Collins enters innocent plea on federal tax charges
A former Illinois state senator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of lying on personal income tax reports and failing to file tax returns for her lobbying and consulting firm.
A former Illinois state senator pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of lying on personal income tax reports and failing to file tax returns for her lobbying and consulting firm.
Illinois congressman hauls in more than $1M for anti-Trump PAC
Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger has raised more than $1 million for his anti-Trump political action committee.
Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger has raised more than $1 million for his anti-Trump political action committee.
Former Illinois congressman hid $50G loan he received from Clinton associate: DOJ
Ray LaHood, who served as transportation secretary under former President Barack Obama, has admitted to federal prosecutors that he intentionally did not report a $50,000 loan he received from a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman, according to reports.
Ray LaHood, who served as transportation secretary under former President Barack Obama, has admitted to federal prosecutors that he intentionally did not report a $50,000 loan he received from a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman, according to reports.
Marijuana sales generating millions in tax dollars for social programs in Illinois
Recreational marijuana sales generated $235 million in state taxes in Illinois last year. That money funded things like the Chicago Youth Boxing Club in South Lawndale. In Naperville, the city's three pot shops brought in as much in tax dollars as the entire downtown district.
Recreational marijuana sales generated $235 million in state taxes in Illinois last year. That money funded things like the Chicago Youth Boxing Club in South Lawndale. In Naperville, the city's three pot shops brought in as much in tax dollars as the entire downtown district.
Duckworth weighs run for president: 'If it's good for the country'
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is not ruling out a run for the White House.
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is not ruling out a run for the White House.
Governor Pritzker signs laws targeting jobs, predatory loans, housing
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills designed to improve the economic standing of people of color as part of the ambitious agenda of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed four bills designed to improve the economic standing of people of color as part of the ambitious agenda of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' law broadens school programs for diverse rolls
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
The plan expands early childhood learning, invests in vocational training, aims to expand the teacher workforce and is intended to make college more affordable.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly elected Chair of Democratic Party of Illinois
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Taxpayers on hook for 3 full months salary to Madigan, his 3-day replacement and second replacement
Illinois Rep. Michael Madigan resigned in the third week of February. His first replacement lasted in the job just three days. A second replacement was named on Feb. 25. Under current Illinois law, taxpayers will pay all three of them for working the full month.
Illinois Rep. Michael Madigan resigned in the third week of February. His first replacement lasted in the job just three days. A second replacement was named on Feb. 25. Under current Illinois law, taxpayers will pay all three of them for working the full month.
Illinois GOP lawmaker displayed decal of anti-government militia movement on truck
Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection in January.
Democratic county leaders in Illinois want an investigation of Republican state Rep. Chris Miller after he displayed a decal of an anti-government militia movement on his pickup truck parked at the U.S. Capitol during the deadly insurrection in January.
Former Illinois Rep. Kodatt, who resigned after less than 3 days in office, declines full month's salary
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Trump aide, 27, launches GOP primary bid against Kinzinger, blasts 'Fake Republican' incumbent
Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.
Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.