Female Prison Workers Can Sue IDOC Over Inmate Obscene Acts

A federal judge will let female Pontiac Correctional Center workers proceed with their class action accusing the state and Illinois Depa ...

Bailey Seeks To Distance Himself From Trump, Shore Up Chicago Area Support In Pritzker Rematch

The Republican primary winners joined forces on Wednesday at a breakfast in Naperville, calling it a sign of party unity.

Where Big Spending Won – And Lost – In The Illinois Primary

Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats for the midterms.

Illinois Comptroller Democratic Primary Still Too Close To Call

The Democratic primary for Illinois Comptroller remained too close to call Wednesday morning.

Illinois Voters Pick A New Generation Of Democrats After Near-Record Retirements

IL voters decided primaries for six open U.S. House and Senate seats in contests that became a testing ground for issues shaping the future.

Republican Bailey Projected Winner In IL Gubernatorial Primary: AP

Republican Darren Bailey and Gov. JB Pritzker are set for a November rematch following Tuesday's primary election.

Stratton Wins Democratic Primary, Ex-Republican Chair Don Tracy Gets GOP Nod In U.S. Senate Race: AP

The Democratic primary voter turnout surpassed that of any non-presidential election year in decades.

Illinois Races To Watch: 2026 Primary Election

With multiple longtime lawmakers not seeking reelection, some races had a crowded field of candidates looking to fill the spot.

U.S. Senate Race: Wide Field Of Democrats, Republicans Eye Durbin's Current Seat In 2026 Primary

Candidates include Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy.

Race To Face Pritzker: IL Gubernatorial Republican Primary Election 2026

Four candidates are hoping to get a chance to face Gov. JB Pritzker in November, but first they need to square off with each other.

Rick Heidner: a successful businessman runs for governor of Illinois

Heidner is ready to share his experience with the entire state of Illinois by running for governor. Interview with Heidner.

Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Options To Change Rising Property Tax Structure

The bill seeks to cap rising property taxes by basing costs on the equalized assessed value of a home in the year that it was bought.

Pritzker Denies Flying On Epstein Plane With Bill Clinton

The governor responded to comments made by former President Bill Clinton Monday while meeting with the House Oversight Committee.

IL 2026 Primary Election Guide: Who's Running, What You Need To Know

The Illinois primary is March 17. Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote.

Pritzker, Duckworth Blast Trump’s Iran Strikes As GOP Defends Move

Illinois lawmakers sound off on Trump’s Iran strikes, highlighting sharp partisan divides on military intervention in the Middle East.

Ted Dabrowski: 2026 Republican Primary Candidate For IL Governor

The former Wirepoints president says among his qualifications for governor is he has studied the state's fiscal problems and has solutions.

Pritzker Demands $8.6B From Trump For Illegal Tariffs: 'Compensation Is Owed To The People Of Illinois'

The Illinois governor invoiced the White House for $8,679,261,600 to reimburse families affected by the global tariffs.

Pritzker Lauds SCOTUS Ruling On Trump's Illegal Tariffs

By a 6-3 vote Friday, the justices said the president violated federal law by imposing sweeping tariffs around the world.

School Cellphone Ban Gets Another Push From Pritzker: Report

The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2427, is currently being advanced as state lawmakers remain in session in Springfield.

GOP Governor Candidate Heidner Wants Illinois To ‘Make,' Not ‘Take'

“When I looked at the playing field, I just didn't see any path to anyone beating J.B. Pritzker. And that's why I jumped in,” Heider said.

Illinois Lawmakers Announce Bill Intended To Close School Funding Gap

Senators want to make sure schools have money to fund the programs they are required by the state to offer, such as special education.

Trump Administration Denies IL Disaster Aid Following August 2025 Storms

The ruling by FEMA applies to the state's request for individual assistance for residents in Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will counties.

Siri Class Action Lawsuit Greenlit, Billions At Stake

A judge cleared the way for Illinois Apple device users to be included in a class action lawsuit.

IL Joins World Health Organization Global Network After Trump Withdraws U.S.

Pritzker said Trump's withdrawal "undermined science and weakened our nation’s ability to detect and respond to global health threats."

IL County Delays Early Voting Due To Court Case Involving Republican Gubernatorial Candidate

Early voting and vote-by-mail in Peoria County will not begin Thursday due to the case, which could have implications across the state.

IL Rifle Association 'Concerned' About FBI Director's Comments On Guns At Protests

President Trump echoed Kash Patel, implying people don't have the right to bring guns to protests, amid fallout over ICE shooting deaths.

IL Gubernatorial Race Heating Up With 4 Republicans Vying To Challenge Pritzker

Gov. JB Pritzker, who will not face a challenger on the Democratic side, is seeking to head the state for a third term.

Illinois House Speaker Seen With Bears Brass At Playoff Game As Pritzker Softens Tone On New Stadium

It appears it's now a two-horse race between Arlington Heights and Northwest Indiana to win the Bears' new home.

IL's Federal Funding Will Be Cut If New Immigration Polices Are Not Enacted, Trump Warns

Illinois, Cook County and Chicago are among targeted "sanctuary" jurisdictions being threatened with funding cuts.

Illinois, Chicago File Lawsuit Over 'Unlawful And Dangerous Tactics' Used By ICE, Trump Administration

Attorney General Kwame Raoul called ICE's operation an "assault on the state's sovereignty" and a violation of the Tenth Amendment.

Judge Won't Yet Dismiss Lawsuit Over Use Of Force During Midway Blitz, Citing Deadly Minneapolis Shooting By ICE Agent

Judge Sarah Ellis cited concerns about the shooting death of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Trump Freezes $10B In Child Care, Social Services To IL And Other Democratic States

Based on unspecified claims of fraud, the freeze would impact hundreds of thousands of low-income families, day care and social services.

IL Student Loan Borrowers Could See Their Wages Garnished In 2026: What To Know

Millions of borrowers nationwide are considered in default.

These Custom License Plates Were Rejected In Illinois In 2025

SYBAU, BDASMOM and ICUP are among the vanity license plate ideas that didn't make the cut with the Illinois Secretary of State.

Trump Suing IL Over Failure To Produce Voter Registration Data

The Department of Justice has also filed federal lawsuits against Wisconsin, Georgia and the District of Columbia.

Pritzker Calls Out Trump's Comments On Reiner Death: 'What Is Wrong With Him?'

"Today is yet another example of the, well, the terrible nature of our president, when he's attacking Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.”

ComEd Customers Will Receive $803M In Bill Credits In 2026

ComEd said the credits were made possible by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which requires nuclear plants to pay when prices are up.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill That Restricts Trump's 'Lawless And Aggressive' Immigration Enforcement Actions

HB 1312 restricts immigration enforcement at courthouses and allows residents who believe their rights were violated to sue federal agents.

IL Cracking Down On ICE Agents Swapping License Plates On Rental Cars: Giannoulias

The secretary of state said his office is holding rental car companies, DHS accountable following hundreds of complaints from the public.

Illinois Rejects Federal 'No Tax On Tips' Rule

Illinois, Maine and the District of Columbia have chosen not to conform to the tip exemption.