Illinois Republicans seek attorney general’s help after Champaign County ballot errors
Indicted County Clerk Aaron Ammons blamed a vendor for the error.
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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.
Former House Republican leader backs Pritzker for governor
Former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin endorses Democrat JB Pritzker over GOP nominee Darren Bailey.
Report: New data centers could create more than 120K Illinois jobs, though mostly temporary
Report includes policy recommendations that were part of the POWER Act.
Replacing Mendoza: Candidates vie to be state’s first new comptroller in a decade
The comptroller candidates talk to Capitol News Illinois.
As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
Early voting opens: View the 2026 Capitol News Illinois Election Guide
How, when and where to vote, how to register, and what’s on the ballot.
Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration
Court strikes down Trump administration ban on noncitizens accessing publicly funded benefits.
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
The AI cabinet will focus on safety regulations to protect Illinois residents and infrastructure.
Bailey, Del Mar say ‘I-Formation’ plan can keep Bears in Illinois
The eight-point proposal aims to lure the team’s private investment.
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