Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed the governor’s affordability message as campaign-style rhetoric.
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Pritzker backs longtime political ally Margaret Croke for comptroller
Pritzker’s support could be a financial boost to Croke ahead of the March 17 primary.
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Democrats running for comptroller offered various approaches to working with the General Assembly
Capitol News Illinois’ year in photos
Below is a look at some of our top photos from throughout the year, and a summary of each month’s ...
Comptroller candidates spar over taxes, experience in candidate forum
Five Democrats are running to replace Comptroller Susana Mendoza in Illinois.
Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office
Crowded primary races are taking shape after candidates began filing to run for office on Monday.
10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami’
Human services in Illinois were decimated by the state’s two-year budget impasse, which began a decade ago. Federal cuts threaten ...
Which Republicans are seeking statewide office in 2026? So far, hardly any
Political days at the Illinois State Fair this week serve as unofficial kickoff rallies to the 2026 campaign season.
Cook County Dems back Croke for comptroller, no endorsement for Senate race
Rep. Margaret Croke got a major boost Friday in her bid to become the state’s next state comptroller.
Comptroller Mendoza won’t run for reelection, opening up statewide office
Mendoza will have overseen state finances for 10 years, and is considering a run for Chicago mayor.
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