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.
Kamala Harris
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the ...
The 7 applicants for former Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Will County Democratic Party Chair Billy Morgan plans to make a decision by Monday, July 20.
‘Underdog’ Tracy says he’s ‘answering a call of duty’ by running for Durbin’s seat
Don Tracy admits that he’s “the underdog in the race” to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. But the Republican nominee ...
Pritzker spent $10 million to boost Stratton in primary, records show
Gov. JB Pritzker spent $10 million successfully boosting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. ...
Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors — and the Trump family — love them
This story is a collaboration between Illinois Answers Project and Capitol News Illinois. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, at a ...
Jeffries’ Illinois redistricting push meets cool reception in Springfield
U.S. House minority leader wants to bolster Democrats’ chances in 2026 midterm elections.
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.
National speculation helps ‘get more for the people of Illinois,’ Pritzker says
Gov. JB Pritzker fielded many questions about his political future during a reelection campaign tour.
Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Illinois’ 19 presidential electors will gather at the Statehouse to formally cast their Electoral College votes for Kamala Harris.
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