Bill Daley and Ray LaHood said the timing is “not ripe” amid a polarized climate shaped by mid-decade congressional gerrymandering wars nationwide.

Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time in prison after being convicted on racketeering, conspiracy and fraud charges. Personal Birth date: February ...

Tariffs: Six Republicans joined nearly all Democrats on Wednesday in backing a resolution to rescind the tariffs President ...

American civil rights activist, politician and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, he became one of the most prominent civil rights leaders ...

Indiana lawmakers have taken another step toward trying to convince the Chicago Bears to construct a new stadium in the state. Indiana’s Senate passed SB 27 on Wednesday, officially establishing the ...

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At a union hall in San Diego last November, Gavin Newsom—the tall, coiffed governor of California, and, since last year, one of the Democrats’ best hopes for pulling together a shattered country—stood ...

Darren Bailey wants another shot at Gov. JB Pritzker in the general election. He'll have to beat Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner ...

SPRINGFIELD — In February 2025, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced on social media that he was running for the Republican nomination for governor, focusing on public safety and reducing ...

Illinois’ four top legislative leaders briefed before Wednesday’s state of the state and budget address agreed the fiscal plan will have to hew to the line in a tight budget year.

The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress not seeking reelection and with a hotly contested governor’s race. That race will feature incumbent ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection in 2026, with several Republicans facing off in the March 17 primary to face him in the November general election.