Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities
The party rode ‘Blue Wave’ to pick up seats in the General Assembly considered GOP safe
Jeff Keicher
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.
Ethics commission names acting inspector general
David Risley has served as an investigator, ethics advisor
Legislative Ethics Commission votes unanimously to release Benton report
The LEC said it anticipates this process being completed by July 31.
Will the report of ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s alleged misconduct be made public? That’s up to lawmakers
Whether the ethics report that led to former Rep. Harry Benton’s downfall is released will be up to the Legislative ...
Rental fee limits, detention center regulations among bills to pass House
The House passed more than 50 bills on Wednesday.
Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action
Gov. JB Pritzker initially called for rate review authority over homeowners insurance last summer.
Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration
A proposed state bill inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration ...
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?
Order sets a timeline for identifying potential new nuclear sites and reviewing existing regulations.
As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
First week of House session yields several symbolic resolutions condemning Trump administration
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