Report finds ‘pattern and practice’ of sexual harassment by ex-Rep. Harry Benton
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch continues to face scrutiny for his handling of past allegations.
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
The Prisoner Review Board will decide whether Grayson is released.
Rachel Tarrence: Pritzker says he has now seen the January Illinois State Police shooting video, but defers to local decision
Pritzker said he received a briefing in January but didn’t watch the video until this week.
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
Democratic chairs choose teachers union leader to replace Holmes on ballot
Jared Ploger emerged victorious from the crowded field vying to replace Holmes.
State ends fiscal year strong — surpassing initial estimates by $1B
The strong close is mitigated by the fact that lawmakers already allocated more $830 million in supplemental fiscal year 2026...
Linda Holmes, a 20-year Illinois Senate Democrat, will step down from ballot
The Illinois Senate’s fifth-most senior Democrat is the second member of the chamber’s leadership team to plan an exit from...
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
The sum was in the state’s unclaimed property system, left over from a now-closed PayPal account.
Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
An Illinois law banning “swipe fees” on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be...
Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
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