Pritzker wins 3rd term as presidential speculation builds
Gov. JB Pritzker was declared winner of a third term immediately as polls closed on Election Night.
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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.
Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes — but receiving less federal disaster aid
Climatologists said the increase in severe weather is likely due to normal variation, although severe weather can be expected to ...
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
Gambling addiction has one of the highest rates of suicide, yet few resources exist for treatment.
Andrew Adams brings data, visual skillset to Capitol News Illinois amid outlet’s expansion
Capitol News Illinois on Wednesday announced the hire of Andrew Adams as a state government and data reporter, further expanding ...
Appellate court upholds restraining order on assault weapons ban
A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois’ new assault weapons ban from being enforced will remain in place after ...
UPDATED: State preparing further defense of assault weapons ban
Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday filed a petition asking an appellate court to vacate a temporary restraining order that ...
Rifle Association files federal suit against assault weapons ban
The Illinois State Rifle Association has joined forces with other gun rights advocates in filing a federal lawsuit challenging the ...
CAPITOL BRIEFS: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's office announced legislation to reduce the monopoly period of expensive pharmaceuticals when their prices suddenly spike.
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