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Illinois residents head to the polls in primary election for governor and more
Primary voters headed to the polls on Tuesday to cast votes for who will represent their party in the race for governor, secretary of state and more. → Read More
How to watch Illinois' 13th Congressional District candidate forum Tuesday
Congressional candidates vying to represent the 13th Congressional District will meet Tuesday at Lincoln Library for a candidate forum. → Read More
Illinois GOP governor candidates trade accusations, attacks during televised debate
For the first time all six Republican candidates for governor gathered in one debate. The event brought several episodes of personal attacks. → Read More
The race to replace Jesse White for Illinois secretary of state is heating up
Four Democrats and two Republicans are set up for competitive primaries in the race for secretary of state, where ethics has been front and center. → Read More
Ameren Illinois customers may see $600 increase in their annual electric bill. Here's why
The increase is the result of an interconnected system of companies, government agencies and international forces in the energy market. → Read More
Illinois GOP governor candidates cite mental health as core issue in gun debate
The six Republican candidates for Illinois governor responded differently to questions about how they would prevent mass shootings in Illinois. → Read More
Here's how to see competing Illinois gubernatorial debates tonight in Chicago
Dual debates on competing Chicago TV stations will each draw three of the six GOP candidates for governor. → Read More
Illinois bans 'ghost guns,' making guns without serial numbers illegal to sell, possess
A new Illinois law bans the possession of guns without serial numbers, which were previously legal if they were built at home and not meant for sale. → Read More
New audit faults performance of Department of Children and Family Services. Here's why
A state audit released on Thursday found that the Department of Children and Family Services failed to comply with reforms passed in 2019. → Read More
Officials ask Congress to act as Illinois prepares for surge in patients seeking abortions
Officials in Illinois have called on Congress to protect abortion access as providers prepare for "impending surge" of patients from other states. → Read More
Pritzker signs bills creating co-responder programs, funding grants to police departments
The governor signed three bills aimed at reducing violence through increased spending. The bills create pilot programs and grant funds for victims. → Read More
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman to retire, leaving opening on the court
The longest-serving judge in the state was first appointed to the circuit court in 1974 and has served at all levels of the state court system. → Read More
Downstate lawmakers form Illinois Freedom Caucus to advocate for conservative politics
Republican lawmakers representing central Illinois formed the Illinois Freedom Caucus on Thursday to push forward the "conservative movement." → Read More
Civil engineers give Illinois infrastructure a C- but say spending could bump the grade
In the first report card for state infrastructure since 2018, group gives poor ratings to roads, bridges and water quality but lauds Rebuild Illinois → Read More
2 candidates for Illinois governor removed from ballot over nomination petition issues
Without Keisha Smith and Emily Johnson, there are eight candidates for the June 28 primary including six Republicans and two Democrats. → Read More
COVID-19 rates low, but continue to climb across Illinois. Here are the latest numbers
With 19,551 new COVID cases this week, cases in the state continue to increase, though rates of hospilizations and deaths remain stable. → Read More
Here's why Moody's Investors Service gave Illinois a credit rating upgrade
"The state is on track to close the current fiscal 2022 with its strongest fund balance in over a decade," wrote Moody's Investors Service in its rating announcement. → Read More
Where should masks be worn? What you need to know about the latest mask guidelines
Federal, state and local agencies have dropped their requirements for travelers to wear a mask on planes, buses and in airports. → Read More
How the top Illinois governor candidates are outpacing others in fundraising and spending
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $17 million campaigning this year. Richard Irvin leads the pack among Republicans, spending $11.9 million. → Read More
Gov. JB Pritzker signs $46.5 billion budget package including rebates, checks to taxpayers
Illinois homeowners will receive a one-time rebate of 5% of property taxes paid, up to $300. The plan also includes help for small businesses → Read More