Third-party U.S. Senate candidate gives voters an alternative
Third-party Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Whitfield Harrington pitches a centrist alternative in the 2026 race.
Springfield
Statewide races: Little-known GOP slate faces uphill battle against mostly incumbent Dems
Democrats have held all statewide offices since 2019.
Funding shortages and growing demand stall Illinois conservation efforts
For 20 years, Kara Downin has been puzzling out the perfect conservation program or partner for landowners in Knox County, ...
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.
Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short
Researchers found that limited enforcement authority leaves workers vulnerable when employers fail to comply with current laws.
Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust
His campaign said trusts in Pritzker’s name paid $59.2M in taxes, implying an income in the hundreds of millions of ...
Pritzker says ‘so much more to do’ in Illinois as he seeks rare 3rd term
Pritzker says campaign stops in other states are about helping Democrats win.
Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again
FEMA said in a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker assistance was "not warranted."
Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors
Indicted County Clerk Aaron Ammons blamed a vendor for the error.
Illinois state fairs attracted over 1 million visitors for second year in a row
Fair ticket and food promotions sought to make attendance more affordable.
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