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Democrats seek another statewide sweep of executive officesOct 15, 2026 9:01 am - Illinois Democrats have held every statewide constitutional office since early 2019, and a sweep on Nov. 3 would extend that lock on state government to 12 years. Along w...
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announces run for Chicago mayorAug 02, 2026 11:02 am - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Sunday he will run for mayor of Chicago, ending over a year of speculation and making official his frontrunner status in the already-crowded field.
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‘I was unable to speak’: Autism advocates laud statewide Blue Envelope Program for traffic stopsJul 27, 2026 6:28 pm - Popular with drivers with autism and police, a Blue Envelope Program designed to de-stress encounters goes live across Illinois in 2027.
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Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor’s race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cashJul 17, 2026 10:10 am - Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey treaded water in the opening stretch of his rematch against Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the Nov. 3 general election, raising about $1.33 million for his campaign fund while spending more than $1.28 million in the three full months since winning the March 17 GOP primary, state campaign finance records show.
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Relief for older drivers arrives July 1 as state raises age mandate for road testsJun 21, 2026 8:45 pm - In just days, thousands of Illinois seniors will get a reprieve from an unpopular road exam mandate.
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Hitting the brakes: Why new law puts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters for younger ridersJun 14, 2026 8:45 pm - Experts report a surge in injuries and deaths as e-bike popularity grows. One high-risk group is boys aged 10 to 13.
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House considers auto insurance measure allowing consumers to appeal hikesMay 21, 2026 7:22 pm - The bill addressing steep increases in premiums passed the Senate with a number of Republicans objecting.
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Endless Route 56 construction? Road test mystery? Here are answers to your transportation questionsMay 03, 2026 8:45 pm - “This mess has been ongoing for over two years,” one reader says of IDOT’s Route 56 project. Plus, we delve into Illinois tollway and DMV quandaries.
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New DMV with streamlined services debuts in Des PlainesApr 19, 2026 7:08 pm - The old secretary of state facility on Lee Street is being replaced with an updated office several blocks away.
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Illinois Senate passes new statewide e-bike regulationsApr 15, 2026 7:02 pm - A bill regulating high-speed e-bike use and setting statewide standards unanimously passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday and is heading to the House.
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