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Illinois State Politics

Illinois’ open US Senate race tests Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence ahead of possible presidential bid

By SOPHIA TAREEN
Mar 13, 2026 4:07 pm - A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
Tired of loud ads while streaming? So are some state lawmakers

By Nikoel Hytrek
Mar 12, 2026 6:43 pm - A bill that would prevent streaming services from running commercials at a higher volume than the shows and movies people are watching passed through the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Thursday.
Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor says

By Christopher Placek
Mar 12, 2026 5:38 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia warned Thursday that the Bears may leave Illinois for Indiana if stadium legislation isn’t approved by month’s end.
How Glen Ellyn Democrats differ in primary race for state House seat

By Katlyn Smith
Mar 10, 2026 7:04 pm - The primary race for an Illinois House seat features Glen Ellyn Democrats with some name recognition.
Longtime leader Gayle Franzen recalled for vision, skills serving state, suburbs

By Susan Sarkauskas
Mar 10, 2026 4:12 pm - Gayle Franzen, who died on March 3, is being remembered for the vision and skills he displayed in his various roles with the state and as chairman of the DuPage County Board.
How Illinois lawmakers want to protect waterways in wake of federal threat

by Gabriel Castilho
Mar 10, 2026 1:13 pm - As the Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to finally pass a measure that would enact state safeguards.
Customer service, streamlined operations, voter ID key issues for Republican secretary of state candidates

By Barbara Vitello
Mar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Candidates for secretary of state running in the Republican primary say they want to streamline operations, improve customer service and ensure election integrity.
‘I didn’t believe it’: Illinois, Cook County wipe out $2B in medical debt for pennies on dollar

By KAITLIN BENDER-THOMAS
Mar 07, 2026 1:00 pm - Illinois and Cook County have erased more than $2 billion in medical debt combined for over a million residents through a partnership with a nonprofit that buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar. The partnership allows debt to be written off for pennies on the dollar.
State legislators of both parties talk ‘Business, Budget & Bears’ in Schaumburg

By Eric Peterson
Mar 06, 2026 4:34 pm - A bipartisan panel of Illinois legislators Friday discussed the three Bs of “Business, Budget & Bears” at a morning forum organized by the Schaumburg Business Association.
Cook circuit clerk’s proposal would create county depositories for wills

By Charles Keeshan
Mar 04, 2026 7:23 pm - Instead of an old file cabinet in the basement, or tucked away in a closet, Illinois residents should be able to store their wills in a secure county-run depository.

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