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Plan to build new Lurie children’s hospital in Downers Grove approved by state board

By Lisa Schencker|
Nov 05, 2026 12:32 pm - Lurie Children’s Hospital may move forward with building a new, highly anticipated children’s hospital in Downers Grove, after a state board voted to approve Lurie’s plan for the facility Thursday.
A day after reelection, Pritzker issues 200-point national agenda

By Ben Szalinski
Nov 05, 2026 11:50 am - Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t a presidential candidate yet, but in the immediate aftermath of his reelection Tuesday he announced a 200-point national agenda he wants congressional Democrats to tackle after the party’s enormous victory in the midterm elections.
Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027

By Jeremy Gorner and Rick Pearson
Nov 05, 2026 7:54 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s hold on power has been thrown into doubt after 26 current and incoming Democratic lawmakers, nearly a third of his caucus, called for new leadership following months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations and his leadership style.
Last Republicans standing: How the Trump effect grew Dems suburban footprint, devastated GOP

By Marni Pyke
Nov 04, 2026 6:52 pm - Trump wasn’t on the ballot but politicos surmise his presence still affected down-ballot candidates.
Syed rides scooter, blue wave to win in Illinois Senate District 26

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 04, 2026 12:48 pm - Nabeela Syed, who currently serves as the representative in the House 51st District, defeated incumbent state Sen. Darby Hills Tuesday in the 26th Senate District.
How Illinois voted in the race for governor

By Chicago Tribune
Nov 04, 2026 12:45 pm - 2026 marked a rematch: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker faced another challenge from Darren Bailey.
Croke sails to victory in comptroller race as Dems extend hold on statewide offices

Marni Pyke, Christy Gutowski, and Angie Leventis Lourgos
Nov 03, 2026 8:37 pm - Preliminary election results showed Democrats sweeping four statewide offices Tuesday, including one open seat for comptroller.
Peterson beats McLaughlin in 52nd House District rematch

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 03, 2026 8:32 pm - The Associated Press has called the 52nd House district race for Democratic challenger Maria Peterson.
Syed wins 26th Senate race against Hills

By Steve Zalusky
Nov 03, 2026 8:29 pm - Democrat Nabeela Syed holds a commanding 10 percentage-point lead against incumbent Republican Darby Hills in the race for the 26th Senate District.
Illinois governor race: Democrat JB Pritzker elected to third term

By Rick Pearson
Nov 03, 2026 7:08 pm - Democrat JB Pritzker was elected to a third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, handily defeating Republican Darren Bailey, whose poorly funded rematch was unable to escap...

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