With the November election less than a month away, the three candidates running to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin are sharpening their messages on affordability, immigration reform and how they...

"What makes you great is your ability to develop trusted relationsh...

A former Illinois House Republican Leader announced this week he will support Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in his bid for a third term.

Governor JB Pritzker sits down with Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore...

Governor JB Pritzker sits down with Ben Szalinski and Brenden Moore...

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Our daily rundown of state government news, updated throughout the day.

CHICAGO (WGN) – Rahm Emanuel has had many titles and on Thursday night, “speaker” and “mentor” rose to the top. The former mayor of Chicago was in town at the Obama Pr…

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said on Thursday that he won't make a decision on a possible run for president in 2028 until after the upcoming midterm elections.

The questions seek clarity on the number of incorrect ballots for each impacted race, information on the step-by-step process to ensure the full enfranchisement of every affected voter, and a request...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins John Williams to talk about the amount of immigration cases that have popped up in recent months, what he’s hearing about…

Illinois Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey made a stop in Alton this (Thursday) morning to support members of the Teamsters’ Union that have been on strike for about two weeks.

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Done well, universal mental health screenings will provide the first population-level map of where youth mental health needs actually sit.

Viakable plans to invest $55 million to expand its manufacturing facility in La Salle, a project expected to create 50 new full-time jobs while retaining 65 existing positions. The expansion will include...

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Northern Illinois University’s Department of Political Science will host United States Rep. Robin Kelly as a speaker in a free event Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 1-2 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center’s Capitol...

By State Senator Mike Halpin

Kwame Raoul has been stellar during a challenging period and has built the office into a counterweight to the federal government.

Margaret Croke has proved competent in every role she’s tackled, and we believe she would provide a steady hand as comptroller.

Alexi Giannoulias pursued digitization and automation of services that made the cumbersome experience of navigating the DMV less onerous.

During his tenure, Michael Frerichs’ office reports that it has earned more than $5.6 billion for taxpayers since he first assumed office in 2015.

One month from today, Illinois voters will pick a U.S. Senator, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer. In the contests that have polling, Democrats look poised t…

What latest filings reveal about money in Marsia Geldert-Murphey, Erica Hariss senate race

ROCK ISLAND – State Senator Mike Halpin announced that over $95,000 in grant funding is coming to the Quad Cities and Macomb to increase local tourism efforts and attract visitors to the area.“Macomb...

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Legal challenges to new taxes among factors that could reduce rate of revenue growth

Last month the owners of West Suburban Medical Center reached a settlement agreement that’s expected to result in a sale of the hospital to Insight Health Systems.

GLP-1s can help treat conditions besides diabetes and obesity, but the so-called ‘weight loss’ drug also has risks.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Lieutenant Governor candidate Christian Mitchell is on the campaign trail, making stops across Illinois and here in Bloomington-Normal. Previously, Mitchell served as the Deputy...

Oswego’s consolidated election will take place on April 6. State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit was first elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2012.

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Hollywood River Studios will bring jobs to the Metro East region as Illinois continues breakout role in the film and television production industry

Durkin, the moderate suburban Republican who has long opposed President Donald Trump, said he's tired of "the Darren Bailey shtick."

The governor told us ‘I get it’ regarding presidential speculation, but not to read too much into his moves

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Nationwide, about 200 school districts, including Wilmington District 209-U, annually receive Section 7002 payments because of federally owned property within their boundaries.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the coming week will both head to South Carolina, the state that will host the first Democratic presidential primary in the nation in...

WASHINGTON & POLITICS

Teresa Ramos heads the IL Dept of Early Childhood.

The former Illinois House Republican leader’s public endorsement of the Democratic governor, in a video Pritzker’s campaign is scheduled to release Monday, marks a major break for Durkin, who still...

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Illinois Republican nominee Don Tracy faces Juliana Stratton, the state’s Democratic lieutenant governor, in a Senate race where he’d need to win over not only a fractured GOP but also independents...

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