Statewide races: Little-known GOP slate faces uphill battle against mostly incumbent Dems
Democrats have held all statewide offices since 2019.
Mike Frerichs
Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up
Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
The sum was in the state’s unclaimed property system, left over from a now-closed PayPal account.
Thousands more Illinoisans with disabilities now have access to savings accounts
With a federal ABLE account, disabled people can save more money for their care.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins Democratic primary to fill Durbin’s Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is running for U.S. Senate, setting up another battle against a candidate backed by Gov. JB ...
‘Never asked to be a part of this somber club’: Illinois honors fallen police officers
The families of nine fallen police officers were honored during a ceremony in Springfield on Thursday.
Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Stratton for U.S. Senate seat to replace Durbin
Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Illinois Secure Choice program takes aim at ‘retirement crisis’
Illinois Secure Choice was created by state law in 2015, requiring businesses with 25 employees or more to offer retirement ...
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