As the Illinois governor seeks a third term, his growing national profile has fueled speculation about a possible White House bid

Thousands of Illinois Medicaid enrollees could lose coverage under new federal eligibility rules that took effect Wednesday, with additional changes to the program coming in the months ahead

State Rep. Curtis Tarver plans to introduce legislation that would enact such a requirement.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura is joining WTTW, Channel 11, in hosting an event in Joliet intended to get young people informed and engaged with the democratic process.

A new report by the union-backed Illinois Economic Policy Institute predicts more than 100,000 mostly temporary construction jobs and nearly $300 million more in property tax revenues from data center...

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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who has served alongside Gov. JB Pritzker since 2018, faces Don Tracy, the former chair of the Illinois Republican Party.

After the March primaries, many candidates are running unopposed. Some suburban battles are heating up.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Republican Darren Bailey and independent candidate Collin Corbett are on the ballot in the race for governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

Many residents knew carbon monoxide could be dangerous at high levels. But far fewer knew about the health risks posed by nitrogen dioxide.

The Trump administration's moves against Illinois has elevated incumbent Kwame Raoul’s role to defender of the state’s federal funds, meaning former two-term 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti has a challenge...

The last Republican comptroller ceded office a decade ago, when outgoing Democratic incumbent Susana Mendoza was first elected.

The incumbent Giannoulias is also a frontrunner for the 2027 Chicago mayor's race, while Republican challenger Diane M. Harris faces long odds in a statewide office.

The Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 in the Nov. 3 general election, Jared Ploger, presented his agenda at a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County.

Doctors and advocates are pushing a plan to charge weapons manufacturers for the cost of gun crimes.

Mayor Brandon Johnson accused the city’s corporate class of ignoring Black and brown lives Wednesday in a wide-ranging speech to a crowd of business leaders.

In an open letter to the mayor, the advocacy group Arts Alliance Illinois says that even in a tough budget cycle, “the arts should be a key part of Chicago’s FY2027 economic strategy.”

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Being an educated, informed citizen can and should incorporate understanding how and where public agencies put tax dollars to work.

Mayor Daniel Biss spoke to the importance of youth involvement in local grassroot politics and Democrats’ mission to flip congressional seats in Wisconsin at an event hosted by Northwestern College...

Michele Clark, the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 in the Nov. 3 general election, presented her platform at a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County.

At the first opportunity, the three challengers went after Patty García for what they argued was an effort by her and her closest political allies, including the outgoing congressman, to clear the field...

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Hopefully, informed voters can understand the difference between typical tactics and a candidate who’s either way out of their depth or flagrantly disregarding reality to win an election.

Immigrants including refugees, human trafficking survivors and people who’ve been granted asylum but don’t have green cards are slated to lose their Medicaid coverage after Sept. 30.

Margaret Croke, the Democratic candidate for comptroller, sits down...

Melissa Brandenburg, is the current Chief of Staff of the Prison Board and will succeed Jim Montgomery, pending Senate confirmation, according to the governor’s office.

  The Honorable Christian Mitchell is running as the lieutenant governor running mate to Governor J.B. Pritzker. Mitchell served in the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 26th…

More than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report.

Supporters reiterated their position on the need for the South Suburban Airport and demanded answers from Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation. “If not now, when?” asked...

There were four known marriage proposals, three bald eagle sightings and about 11,000 “Obama Burgers” eaten at the campus, according to the Obama Foundation.

Illinois took a strong step in July toward monitoring and controlling the risks of artificial intelligence development. This week, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order that may appear to be a lo...

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by reflecting on their live recording at Cork and Kerry At The Park. Then, E…

Centrists may not claim to usher in new eras in American economic and political life, but they are working to solve problems.

Marsie Geldert-Murphey shared her platform at an Alton forum, calling for stronger schools, affordable healthcare, union jobs and logistics growth in Illinois’ 56th State

The proposed South Suburban Airport in Monee has been on the drawing board for 30 years. Regional elected officials, residents, business owners and civic organizations will hold a news conference Sunday,...

Voters who signed up to receive mail-in ballots got notifications from election authorities and folks in some jurisdictions could take advantage of in-person early vote opportunities.

IPM News presents a candidate interview with Mary Catherine Roberso...

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Voortman will create more than 50 jobs at the company’s new Monee facility – solidifying Illinois as Voortman’s center of supply chain