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1 week ago

Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

1 week ago

Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

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Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor

Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.

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Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts. Read the returns here

Governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income.

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Springfield’s iconic Carillon may be growing!

Plans are underway to build a museum and event space adjacent to the tower.

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Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

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Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Maryland's Moore.

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Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says

"I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.

1 week ago

Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table

An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.

1 week ago

SNAP changes leave a bitter taste

Advocate says the "Big Beautiful Bill" shifts major costs to the state.

1 week ago

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

The rat hole went viral early last year after comedian Winslow Dumaine posted a photo of it on X.

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Illinois High School Football Poll

Here are this week's high school football rankings in Illinois.

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Georgia school chief resigns after indictment alleging kickback scheme in Illinois

A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted Horton last week on 17 counts including wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.

1 week ago

Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the company's decision this week to shift production of the SUV from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois as part of plan to invest $13 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.

1 week ago

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Illinois governor denounces tear gas use

2 weeks ago

Investigators wonder if triple-homicide victim had something to do with shooting

Investigators say Devione Brady had no connection to the other shooting victims.

2 weeks ago

Welch: We stand for democracy

House Republicans say supermajority Dems just want to bash Trump.

2 weeks ago

Ameren Illinois linemen to defend championship at International Lineman’s Rodeo

Jason Novak, Austin Lewis, and Clayton Gulley will lead a team of Ameren linemen from Illinois and Missouri at the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo, held October 17-18 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. 

2 weeks ago

ISP: Grant helping carjacking investigations pays off

Almost 300 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Police in a three-month timeframe this year.

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