Illinois Republican Party chairman Tim Schneider resigning
The head of the Illinois Republican Party is stepping down after more than six years.
The head of the Illinois Republican Party is stepping down after more than six years.
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval dies of COVID-19
Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval has died from COVID-19.
Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval has died from COVID-19.
Madigan's friend, 3 others enter bribery case pleas
Four people, including a close friend of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in a federal bribery case alleging a scheme with the state’s largest utility in which they provided do-nothing jobs to Madigan loyalists in exchange for the speaker’s help with legislation.
Four people, including a close friend of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, entered not guilty pleas Wednesday in a federal bribery case alleging a scheme with the state’s largest utility in which they provided do-nothing jobs to Madigan loyalists in exchange for the speaker’s help with legislation.
House Speaker Madigan releases statement saying he plans to be a candidate for re-election in January
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’ll be a candidate for re-election come January.
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he’ll be a candidate for re-election come January.
Irked Illinois governor to Speaker: End ‘political circus’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said taxpayers “don’t deserve a political circus” on Thursday when he gave powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan a choice: Answer questions about a federal bribery investigation which implicates him, or give up the gavel after three decades of iron-grip control.
Madigan confidant and ex-ComEd CEO charged with bribery in lobbying scheme
Four people, including an associate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges they orchestrated a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison.
Four people, including an associate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges they orchestrated a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos self-isolates after positive COVID-19 test
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on display this week
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
WOW: A handwritten copy of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will go on display in Springfield, Illinois this week. It's one of five surviving handwritten copies. The famous speech begins with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
US Rep Underwood wins reelection in close Chicago-area race
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has been reelected over Republican businessman and state lawmaker Jim Oberweis in a close Chicago-area race.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has been reelected over Republican businessman and state lawmaker Jim Oberweis in a close Chicago-area race.
Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth coming out March 30
Sen. Tammy Duckworth will tell of her life from her childhood in Southeast Asia and Hawaii to her 23 years in the Army to her time in public service, in her new memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."
Sen. Tammy Duckworth will tell of her life from her childhood in Southeast Asia and Hawaii to her 23 years in the Army to her time in public service, in her new memoir, "Every Day Is a Gift."
Lack of veto session won't stop work on budget, Pritzker says
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
Efforts to identify cuts that can be made to Illinois’ budget will continue despite the postponement of the General Assembly’s veto session, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
COVID surge forces Legislative veto session postponement
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Leaders of the Illinois General Assembly announced Tuesday the postponement of the Legislature’s veto session due to the surge of COVID-19 in the state.
Rep. Underwood believes she has path to victory against Oberweis
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood says Jim Oberweis declared victory too early and that she is confident she has a path to victory.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood says Jim Oberweis declared victory too early and that she is confident she has a path to victory.
Bustos reelected to 5th term over GOP challenger
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has fended off a challenge from Republican Esther Joy King and been reelected to a fifth term.
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos has fended off a challenge from Republican Esther Joy King and been reelected to a fifth term.
Pritzker says Madigan should step down as party chairman
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down as chairman of the state Democratic Party, agreeing with the state’s senior U.S. senator that the longtime political powerbroker’s implication in a federal bribery investigation hurt Democrats in Tuesday’s elections.
Pritzker: Blame 'Fair Tax' opponents for coming budget pain
“There will be cuts, and they will be painful,” said Pritzker during his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago.
“There will be cuts, and they will be painful,” said Pritzker during his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago.
Oberweis claims victory in congressional race against Underwood
Jim Oberweis says he has won the race against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood with just 895 more votes than the incumbent has. She, however, is not conceding.
Jim Oberweis says he has won the race against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood with just 895 more votes than the incumbent has. She, however, is not conceding.
Illinois voters reject 'Fair Tax' proposal
Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois’ flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.
Voters have rejected a proposal to abolish Illinois’ flat-rate income tax for one that would take a greater share from wealthier taxpayers.
Kim Foxx claims victory in Cook County State's Attorney race
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Kim Foxx has been re-elected as Cook County State's Attorney.
Democrats Biden, Durbin, Newman win in Illinois
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.