Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters
Stratton pulled off the unexpected late surge to defeat U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the early fundraising and polling leader.
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What political insiders are saying about the upcoming Illinois primary election
Democratic political insiders predict tight races in the party’s primaries for U.S. Senate and several Chicago-area congressional districts. Republicans, on ...
28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award
Pritzker established the awards after the national program was abolished in August 2025.
Bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates could reemerge this session
State lawmakers could take a second swing at regulating homeowners insurance rates.
POWER Act: Lawmakers seek to regulate new data centers’ power, water usage
The bill covers three major areas of concern.
Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report
Tariffs are also hurting economic activity, according to new reports released by the governor’s office.
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
New transit bill includes hundreds of millions of dollars to bring train lines to Peoria and the Quad Cities.
Democratic candidates, officeholders indicted for ‘impeding’ agent outside ICE facility
Several Democratic candidates and elected officials have been indicted for “impeding” a federal immigration agent during a September protest.
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
The allegation is part of an ongoing dispute between SOS and Flock Safety.
Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Illinois schools will not have to pay to implement mental health screenings developed by the State Board of Education under ...
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