* Starting off with some background from Capitol News Illinois…

* I don’t know anything about Chicago News Weekly, but I do know about PPP. I don’t vouch for anyone’s polling these days, but check it out anyway...

My associate Isabel Miller and I worked on a story last week about paid influencers in campaigns. We decided to look into it after reading news reports about how the Chicago Teachers Union has been using...

[Yesterday], Governor JB Pritzker was endorsed by former Republican House Minority Leader Jim Durkin. Leader Durkin, who served alongside Darren Bailey, denounced his extreme agenda and failed record...

The Japanese call of Munetaka Murakami’s first career MLB Postseason HR https://t.co/1AjHMvoJjF

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Governor JB Pritzker, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell, top officials from the Chicago Bears, and legislative leaders met Thursday, but the meeting didn’t include one of the top Bears...

* We need to do a little reset this weekend. This year has been just crazy for both of us, so we need to turn it around - and we will. We’ll be back Tuesday…

The Catholic Conference of Illinois urges Gov. JB Pritzker to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. […]

The piles of nuts first began appearing outside a Lincoln Park home a few years ago, attracting a swarm of squirrels.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago Bears minority owner Pat Ryan met today with Gov. JB Pritzker and senior legislative leaders as the team considers its options for a new stadium.

* ICYMI: ‘Broadview Six’ judge wants to put prosecutors under oath, keeps contempt charges on the table. Sun-Times…

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“The Governor’s Office has remained in conversation with the Bears about their plans in Illinois throughout the summer.

The surprise crypto tax sprung by Illinois earlier this year may not start on January 1 after Illinois agreed to postpone it for six months, according to the industry groups that negotiated the delay,...

The Trump administration took a major step Thursday toward launching the nation’s first federally funded school voucher program, set to steer billions of tax dollars to private schools — but also,...

* ICYMI: Illinois housing nonprofit sues Trump, HUD after being branded a ‘radical left NGO’. Crain’s…

* I’ve tried to stay a bit quiet about this development. The White Sox haven’t won two post-season games in a row since 2005 and their September was less than stellar.

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With five weeks remaining until the November 3 General Election, Senate Democrats and Republicans have begun pumping major cash into competitive races around the state.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller

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Dozens of elected officials penned a letter Tuesday urging state regulators to reject Peoples Gas’ $144 million rate hike request and reform the company’s pipeline retirement program.

The CEO of T5 , a development company set to build what could eventually become the second largest data center in Illinois by square footage, spoke exclusively to NBC 5 Monday amid an outcry of opposition...

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* The Sangamon County sheriff’s contest is among 25 races nationwide that Bolts Magazine says could help reshape criminal justice reform…

While political candidates generally love to talk about themselves, Sangamon County Recorder Frank Lesko says there’s one thing he’ll never tell: who will receive his vote for governor.

* ICYMI: As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity. Capitol News Illinois…

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy admits he is a heavy underdog in his race against Lt. Governor and Democratic senate nominee Juliana Stratton.

Governor JB Pritzker said Thursday he can’t take executive action to stop data center construction, but wants the General Assembly to pass more stringent rules on the developments.