Federal prosecutors say they have 90,000 documents and secret recordings in evidence against Tim Mapes, the longtime Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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In an announcement Monday that came as a surprise to few, Governor JB Pritzker announced he’s running for re-election in 2022.
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Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope made waves last week announcing she’s resigning in frustration about the ethics bill passed by the General Assembly this spring.
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Quarterly campaign finance reports were due before midnight Friday.
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Sources told The Illinoize that a negotiating session Tuesday on a stalled energy package continues at a stalemate, and Exelon is issuing a dire warning about nuclear plant closures.
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Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope, the main watchdog of the General Assembly, is resigning.
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After enacting an eviction moratorium in April of 2020, Governor JB Pritzker is ending the action and allowing eviction actions to resume August 1.
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Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms says he’s likely to jump into the race in a newly drawn Senate district next year.
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Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is no stranger to a primary after a remap.
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The state will follow CDC guidance in schools this fall, requiring unvaccinated students and staff to wear masks. Those who are vaccinated will not be required to wear a mask.
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We’re taking the week off.
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Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) tells The Illinoize she’s likely to move and seek election in a new district next year, though it’s not clear yet if it will be for the House and Senate.
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A group of business and labor leaders say if coal-fired power plants in Illinois are required to close under a new energy bill, it will raise costs for consumers and put thousands out of a job.
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Illinois received its first credit rating upgrade since the Ryan administration Tuesday, drawing cheers from governing Democrats and criticism from Republicans.
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Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, changing the game in “amateur” college athletics.
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New Supreme Court districts enacted by the General Assembly in May will surely have an impact on the makeup of the Supreme Court beyond the 2022 election, but it isn’t clear yet how competitive the new districts will be and who may be coming or going from the current court.
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Governor JB Pritzker doesn’t appear like he wants the state involved in a potential move by the Chicago Bears from Soldier Field on the Chicago lakefront to suburban Arlington Heights.
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The Illinois Gaming Board is moving forward with a plan to allow the proposed new Hard Rock Casino in Rockford to operate in temporary facilities until a permanent casino is built.
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If Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Oakland) wanted to be taken seriously, her first six months in office have shown she’s largely unwilling to do the things it takes for someone to be an effective member of Congress and has tied her political fortunes to the proverbial looney bin.
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Monday delivered a major blow to universities, and the NCAA, who have maintained college athletes are not allowed to earn income, especially using their name, image, and likeness.
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