Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Gov. JB Pritzker and Pope Leo XIV have been outspoken critics of the treatment of immigrants in the United States.
Illinois licenses, IDs to enter digital realm
Gov. JB Pritkzer signed the law allowing digital IDs in 2024.
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
In defending his vote to end the shutdown, he denied coordinating with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer
Bailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
Bailey was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and two grandkids died in a helicopter crash.
Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape
630 candidates file for state, federal and judicial offices in upcoming primaries.
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on civil immigration arrests in state courthouses
State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration campaign known...
Pritzker warns immigration crackdown becoming ‘wider and more intense’
Governor says Illinoisans fear agents more than the people they are targeting
Lawmakers advance bill allowing public officials to conceal personal information
Public officials would be able to shield certain personal information from public view under legislation being considered.
U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
Jeffries takes redistricting push directly to state lawmakers in Chicago, Springfield meetings
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