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.
Read MoreGovernor 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreIf there’s a favorite in the GOP field for Governor right now, it’s probably Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia).
Read MoreSouthwest suburban Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) is dropping his bid for Illinois Secretary of State.
Read MoreThe legislature came and went from Springfield this week without reaching a deal on a long-discussed energy bill.
Read MoreRepublicans have more confidence 2021 lawsuits over the Democratic-drawn redistricting plan will fare better than similar suits in 2011.
Read MoreNegotiations between lawmakers, Governor JB Pritzker’s office, energy utilities, environmentalists, and unions broke down again Tuesday, sending the Illinois Senate home without a deal on a major energy package.
Read MoreSome business leaders fear the fund used to pay out unemployment claims is billions of dollars underwater.
Read MoreWith about 24 hours before the Senate returns to Springfield to vote on a wide-ranging energy package, details are still under negotiation and passage isn’t yet assured.
Read MoreThe Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has filed suit over new legislative district maps, claiming the plans violate the U.S. Constitution.
Read MoreThe General Assembly returns next week for a vote on a long-expected energy bill. There’s no bill filed yet, in fact, we’re told there’s not even language on paper.
Read MoreFederal prosecutors may have former House Speaker Michael Madigan on tape.
Read MoreIn a surprise to few, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) filed suit in federal court Wednesday asking the court to throw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting plan.
Read MoreThe General Assembly could return to Springfield next week for a vote on an expansive energy bill that would likely include subsidies to keep nuclear plants in the state open, force the eventual closure of coal-fired power plants in the state, and likely include incentives for green energy projects.
Read MoreBreaking a campaign promise to veto a redistricting plan drawn by politicians, Governor JB Pritzker Friday signed a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan into law .
Read MoreAs a frequent critic of extremist Republicans and former President Donald Trump, Kinzinger has won praise from some for his stance of reform in the GOP, but has soured relationships with party leaders. He says he still “intends” to run for re-election next year, but still isn’t ruling out a run for U.S. Senate.
Read MoreFollowing passage of an ethics reform package that seemingly made nobody happy, the Senate sponsor says it’s a step in the right direction.
Read MoreThe House and Senate advanced a $42.3 billion state budget early Tuesday morning, but celebrations were muted later in the morning as Senate President Don Harmon used a parliamentary tool to block the budget from moving to the Governor’s desk.
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