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.
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Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
Data centers have existed for decades, but the fast-growing scale of projects has upended the conversation.
28 Illinois schools receive state Blue Ribbon Schools award
Pritzker established the awards after the national program was abolished in August 2025.
Pritzker signs bills targeting wage theft, expanding HIV care options
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed 401 bills sent to him this calendar year, leaving just 10 of those passed by ...
GOP asks for a performance audit for state’s child protection agency
In the wake of the recent deaths of five children who were in contact with the state’s child protection agency ...
House advances bill protecting nursing home visitation rights during public health emergencies
The Illinois House advanced a measure Monday that aims to ensure nursing home patients have a right to visitors even ...
Bright picture of college savings programs painted for Senate committee
State Sen. Dan McConchie can relate to how the two state managed college savings programs can help Illinois families.
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