It isn’t much of a surprise to many political observers that Pritzker-Bailey 2.0 has the possibility to get more personal than the first time around in 2022. We’re told Pritzker is leading handily in all private polls, Bailey’s fundraising is struggling, and he’s continuing to struggle to grow his base outside of downstate conservatives.

Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana), Friday denied wrongdoing after a federal grand jury indicted her on charges wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and lying to the FBI.

Hours after her indictment on federal wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and lying to an FBI agent charges, House Speaker Chris Welch did not call on Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) to resign Wednesday.

A progressive State Representative is facing federal indictment after she allegedly used state grants to receive cash kickbacks and illegally used campaign dollars for personal use.

More than four months after being removed from the House Democratic caucus amid sexual harassment allegations and two days after a Legislative Inspector General’s report led House Speaker Chris Welch to call on him to resign or face expulsion from the House, Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield), has resigned.

More than four months after Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) was removed from House Democratic Caucus after allegations of sexual harassment, House Speaker Chris Welch says Benton should resign or face expulsion from the House.