Illinois State Politics
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Pritzker forms commission to document ‘harassment, intimidation’ during immigration raidsOct 23, 2025 12:15 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker announced the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, which will report on conduct of ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol during the mass deportation surge in Chicago and the suburbs.
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‘Heart-crushing’: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bailey’s son and three family members die in Montana helicopter crashOct 23, 2025 8:10 am - The son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey died in a helicopter crash Wednesday evening in Montana.
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Pritzker dismisses property tax break for Bears at forum, urges action on transit fix: ‘We all have to pay’Oct 21, 2025 6:09 pm - Promising the Chicago Bears’ owners that ‘they won’t pay any property taxes, we shouldn’t do that,’ governor says.
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Barrington Hills video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Oct 21, 2025 5:03 pm - A suburban video gambling mogul is putting his chips into a Republican primary bid for Illinois governor. Rick Heidner, a Barrington Hills real estate developer and the owner of Gold Rush Gaming, formed a gubernatorial campaign committee on Tuesday.
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‘Timely justice?’ Shutdown means case delays, no pay for staff at federal courthouse in ChicagoOct 20, 2025 6:02 pm - ‘I am concerned that the lack of appropriation will create delays in the court’s ability to ensure timely justice,’ chief judge says.
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Lake County bans use of its properties for staging areas and other immigration enforcement activitiesOct 20, 2025 4:03 pm - Lake County is among the latest public bodies saying its property can’t be used as a staging area, processing location or operations base for civil immigrant enforcement.
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Amid pushback, fiscal crunch, Metra reverses course on using operating funds for capital projectsOct 19, 2025 8:45 pm - Metra had targeted $60 million for capital needs like new bridges in 2026 but is changing course after speaking with lawmakers.
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Race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is attracting millions in campaign cash, records showOct 19, 2025 8:45 pm - The Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th U.S. House seat could be the state’s costliest congressional clash.
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Dabrowski the top fundraiser among GOP gubernatorial candidatesOct 17, 2025 1:14 pm - Thanks to some deep-pocketed supporters, Wilmette’s Ted Dabrowski has a significant fundraising lead over the three other Republicans running for governor.
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Gov. Pritzker reports $1.4 million in Las Vegas gambling winnings
Oct 16, 2025 5:19 pm - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) reported $1.4 million in gambling winnings from a trip to Las Vegas last year, according to tax summaries released Thursday by his campaign....