Illinois State Politics
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How Trump tariffs could impact trade in Illinois
Feb 04, 2025 1:17 pm - President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than $100 billion worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
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The small business community can bring people togetherFeb 01, 2025 1:18 pm - The toxic, divisive, and exhausting political climate in our country makes coalescing around solutions difficult. Why is the small business community well-positioned to push through the noise? Because small business owners know how to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and solve problems.
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What will happen to McConchie’s campaign cash after he leaves office?Feb 01, 2025 12:30 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie can’t keep his campaign cash after he resigns Sunday -- but Illinois law says he doesn’t need to give it away yet, either.
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Applications open for 26th Senate District seatJan 31, 2025 4:07 pm - Suburban Republican Party leaders are accepting applications for the soon-to-be-vacant 26th Senate District seat.
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Michael Madigan's fate now rests with jury
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Murphy appointed assistant majority leader of state senateJan 29, 2025 1:04 pm - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, will serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate for the 104th General Assembly. In addition to her du...
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State Rep. McLaughlin lobbies for McConchie’s Senate seatJan 28, 2025 6:05 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin said Tuesday he is interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie.
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House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
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Confusion reigns after feds pull plug on aid; Illinois sues and Pritzker blasts White HouseJan 28, 2025 3:06 pm - Illinois reacts to President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial aid.
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Suburban police navigating conflicting state, federal directives on immigration crackdownJan 27, 2025 5:04 pm - Illinois law requires local cops to leave immigration enforcement to the feds, but could they face consequences if they don’t assist with mass deportations?