WGN-TV plastered a headline yesterday afternoon claiming budget negotiators are trying to fill a $500 million shortfall in the final two weeks before lawmakers are to pass a budget and leave Springfield.

A former state campaign chairman for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, who once had his law license suspended for a year, is apparently in the running to be the new United States Attorney for Central Illinois.

The Trump administration brings its brand of chaos to Springfield Wednesday, as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem comes to town to host a news conference on the state’s immigration policies.

As expected, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) entered the race for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat Wednesday morning.

The latest Fiscal Year 2026 revenue projection is still about three-quarters-of-a-billion below the proposed spending in Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) entered the United States Senate race Tuesday, joining Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton in what is expected to be a jam packed primary to replace Sen. Dick Durbin.