Illinois Democrats eye suburbs in push to expand supermajorities
The region features a rematch of the closest 2024 contest and the only match-up between two incumbents.
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Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle
The candidates focused mostly on Pritzker’s governing record.
Bailey, Del Mar say ‘I-Formation’ plan can keep Bears in Illinois
The eight-point proposal aims to lure the team’s private investment.
Republican-turned-independent Collin Corbett hopes to provide voters an alternative for governor
Corbett said his campaign is about proving there is an appetite for independent, centrist candidates.
Bears stadium lead, board member met with top Illinois official in August
The Chicago Bears executive leading the organization’s effort to build a new stadium met with Gov. JB Pritzker’s top economic ...
Goodell confirms Bears still ‘looking at’ Illinois despite team’s ‘sole focus’ on Indiana
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Bears are still considering Illinois as talks over a new stadium continue.
Bears president says Illinois stadium talks ‘minimal’ as Indiana is ‘sole focus’
Bears President Kevin Warren says the team has had only “minimal” talks with Illinois officials since pivoting to Hammond.
‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Speaker Welch apologizes for interactions with former staffer
House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch explains how his office handled sexual harassment allegations and changes he’s pursuing.
Rep. Fred Crespo: Speaker Welch should resign over handling of Benton situation
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is urging his colleagues to call on House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, D-Hillside, to ...
Pritzker signs new laws on birth control, AI regulations, play-based learning
Bill signed by Pritzker conforms property tax laws to U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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