Aurora mayor announces run for Illinois governor: 'Defund the police is dumb'
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin posted a video Monday afternoon announcing he will run as a Republican for governor of Illinois.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin posted a video Monday afternoon announcing he will run as a Republican for governor of Illinois.
Illinois lawmakers support Starbucks unionization
Illinois lawmakers joined Starbucks workers to support plans to unionize.
Illinois lawmakers joined Starbucks workers to support plans to unionize.
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.
'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.
Congressman Bobby Rush endorses Karin Norington-Reaves to replace him
Congressman Bobby Rush is endorsing Karin Norington-Reaves to replace him.
Congressman Bobby Rush is endorsing Karin Norington-Reaves to replace him.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul announces $1.85B settlement with student loan provider Navient
A number of state attorney generals gathered virtually Thursday morning to discuss their settlement on a $1.85 billion with a loan servicing company.
A number of state attorney generals gathered virtually Thursday morning to discuss their settlement on a $1.85 billion with a loan servicing company.
Pritzker, Stratton kick off ballot petitioning with Chicago supporters
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited a South Side CTA Red Line stop Thursday morning to collect signatures.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited a South Side CTA Red Line stop Thursday morning to collect signatures.
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.
Democratic lawmakers in Springfield are proposing to spend more money to reduce carjackings, which have tripled in number and are more violent than ever.
Why can CTU get away with telling members not to report to classrooms?
Illinois is one of 13 states that allows public employees to strike.
Illinois is one of 13 states that allows public employees to strike.
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.