State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
Democratic lawmaker faces right-wing anger online for email blast apparently sharing ICE vehicle information.
Alexi Giannoulias
Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 1990s-era moderate GOP governor, dies at 79
Edgar, a Republican, was considered a moderate who served when the GOP was still a powerhouse in Illinois.
Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
The allegation is part of an ongoing dispute between SOS and Flock Safety.
State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Gov. JB Pritzker and General Assembly leaders claim State Farm is withholding data from the state.
Kelly leans on experience in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is one of three high-profile Democrats hoping to join the U.S. Senate after the 2026 election.
Cook County Dems back Croke for comptroller, no endorsement for Senate race
Rep. Margaret Croke got a major boost Friday in her bid to become the state’s next state comptroller.
Comptroller Mendoza won’t run for reelection, opening up statewide office
Mendoza will have overseen state finances for 10 years, and is considering a run for Chicago mayor.
Illinois license plate cameras used illegally by out-of-state police, Giannoulias says
The state is investigating to see if license plate reader data has illegally been shared with out-of-state police to enforce ...
Illinois lawmakers pass bill to raise age of senior driving tests
A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers could raise the age of senior driving tests.
Lawmakers approve bills easing driving tests on seniors, limits on student fines
Bills moving forward in Springfield include a plan that will allow fewer seniors to have to take driving exams to ...
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