Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities
The party rode ‘Blue Wave’ to pick up seats in the General Assembly considered GOP safe
Capitol News Insider goes live: What to know
New state government news hub offers à la carte alerts, exclusive stories and speedy daily updates on Statehouse happenings.
Early voting opens: View the 2026 Capitol News Illinois Election Guide
How, when and where to vote, how to register, and what’s on the ballot.
Bailey, Del Mar say ‘I-Formation’ plan can keep Bears in Illinois
The eight-point proposal aims to lure the team’s private investment.
Ethics commission names acting inspector general
David Risley has served as an investigator, ethics advisor
These 61 organizations will receive $3.5M in Illinois local food grants
The state program will serve 35 counties in effort to keep food local.
Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism
McCuskey faces his own allegations from a lobbyist about unprofessional conduct.
DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates
The department said it will “explain the situation in detail to the court.”
2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
The fair will run from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23.
Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law
The governor has signed more than 350 bills that passed in the spring session.
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