Illinois State Politics
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Congress takes steps to help restore dignity of work in IllinoisSep 27, 2025 12:52 pm - For too long, government policies have made it too easy not to work, stifling people’s growth, confidence and ability to prosper. It also has limited the labor pool for businesses.
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As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
Sep 26, 2025 4:41 pm - Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.
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Odd couple GOP ticket: Conservative farmer, suburban party chair unite to challenge Pritzker.Sep 25, 2025 10:13 pm - Former gubernatorial candidate and staunch conservative Darren Bailey launched a repeat campaign Thursday and once again chose a suburban running mate. The downstate Repu...
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Ex-GOP attorney general candidate temporarily loses law license over inappropriate relationship
Sep 24, 2025 1:02 pm - The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered former Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Tom DeVore’s law license suspended for 60 days, following a yearslong public feud involving his client-turned-girlfriend and the state’s attorney discipline board.
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Schaumburg Township GOP to host candidates for statewide offices at Saturday eventSep 23, 2025 2:34 pm - The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will hold its monthly breakfast meeting on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
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ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Sep 22, 2025 2:54 pm - ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
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Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate
Sep 22, 2025 1:32 pm - The long-running debate over energy policy is heating up ahead of lawmakers’ fall veto session. Lawmakers are considering loosening nuclear power regulations and incentivizing battery storage.
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‘Don’t put us on the back burner’: Traffic light on busy Roosevelt Road stands in limbo, advocates saySep 21, 2025 9:00 pm - A solution to crashes on a busy stretch of Roosevelt Road in Wheaton was there — then road blocks emerged.
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Marchers head to Naval Station Great Lakes seeking end to mass deportationsSep 20, 2025 7:36 pm - Interfaith leaders from the suburbs and Chicago marched to Naval Station Great Lakes Saturday to protest ICE arrests.
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Schools, advocates work to reassure parents, students amid growing fears over ICE raidsSep 20, 2025 2:00 pm - Students’ fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting parents and loved ones have suburban and state education officials concerned about the potential for disruption and a rise in truancy.