Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection
Republican strategist-turned-independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett will remain on the November general election ballot after an objection to his ...
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Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 1990s-era moderate GOP governor, dies at 79
Edgar, a Republican, was considered a moderate who served when the GOP was still a powerhouse in Illinois.
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12.5-year sentence and a $1.5 million fine for convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Pritzker threatens to veto any budget containing ‘broad-based’ tax increase
Gov. JB Pritzker promises to veto a budget that includes a tax increase on individuals, corporations or the sales tax.
Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Ex-Gov. George Ryan, who served prison time for corruption, died Friday at 91 after spending his final years reflecting on ...
Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs
Gov. JB Pritzker concluded a trade mission to Mexico as new tariffs could inject more uncertainty into the economy.
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