TTop stories Read More House approves latest megaprojects proposal for stadiumApril 23, 2026 SPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-run Illinois House on Wednesday passed the latest proposal to help the Chicago Bears build…
TTop stories Read More Darren Bailey distances from MAGA but faces steep odds vs. PritzkerApril 19, 2026 After Darren Bailey last month won the Illinois Republican Party nomination for governor, he quickly tried to separate…
HHeadlines Read More Pritzker cites ‘real failures’ in immigration after Loyola killingMarch 25, 2026 SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said there were “real failures” in the nation’s immigration system that…
TTop stories Read More Illinois primaries show political power of Pritzker, limits for outside spending and more takeawaysMarch 19, 2026 Illinois’ Democratic primary elections on Tuesday received a lot of attention, and not always for the candidates on…
HHeadlines Read More Illinois primaries show political power of Pritzker, limits for outside spending and more takeawaysMarch 19, 2026 Illinois’ Democratic primary elections on Tuesday received a lot of attention, and not always for the candidates on…
HHeadlines Read More Darren Bailey wins rematch against PritzkerMarch 18, 2026 Voters in Illinois’ race for governor this fall will have a justifiable case of deja vu as Darren…
HHeadlines Read More Illinois 9th Congressional District: Daniel Biss declared winnerMarch 18, 2026 Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss won the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th…
TTop stories Read More Illinois lawmakers close to deal on Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, sources sayFebruary 10, 2026 Talks are intensifying between the Chicago Bears, the village of Arlington Heights, and state leaders as the team seeks…
TTop stories Read More Arlington Heights asks lawmakers to act on Chicago Bears proposalJanuary 16, 2026 Arlington Heights officials called Friday for Illinois lawmakers to get moving on a proposed new Chicago Bears stadium…
HHeadlines Read More DOJ sues Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Attorney General Kwame Raoul over law protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitalsDecember 24, 2025 CHICAGO (WLS) — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General…
HHeadlines Read More A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bumpDecember 16, 2025 By JANELLE O’DEAjodea@bettergov.org And BETH HUNDSDORFERbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and Capitol…
HHeadlines Read More Trump Renews Calls for Federal Intervention in Chicago After Deadly ShootingNovember 23, 2025 President Trump renewed calls for federal intervention to stem crime in Chicago after shootings Friday left a 14-year-old…