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Donna Miller is headed to Congress, and the Howard University alumna won Illinois’ 2nd District in a rout. On Tuesday night, the Cook County commissioner defeated Republican Michael Noack to claim the open seat. As a result, she will succeed Rep. Robin Kelly, who gave up the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Governor Pritzker is urging his Congressional Democrats to hit the ground running when they return to Washington. He is calling on the party to use its newly won control of the House and Senate to advance an aggressive legislative agenda looking to counter changes made by the Trump administration and his previous […]
Under SB 2427, signed July 28, 2026, Illinois districts must limit student phone access from first bell to final bell by 2027-28, with exceptions for medical needs and IEPs.
SPRINGFIELD — With the holidays fast approaching Wreaths Across America is ramping up its sponsorship drive. The aim of the organization is to simultaneously place a Christmas wreath on each grave in every national cemetery in America. It’s a way to honor and remember our fallen veterans. Over 27,000 wreaths will be needed at Camp Butler alone. Wreaths are made in Maine, arrive fresh and cost $17 each.
From a $27 million budgeting error in Evanston-Skokie schools to federal fraud charges against a former Aurora school board president, Illinois Policy Institute's Bryce Hill discusses government accountability, corruption and what parents can do to keep tabs on their school district's finances.
Illinois collected $311.1 million from alcoholic beverage sales taxes in 2024, accounting for 0.5% of the state’s total tax revenue of $66.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories...
Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can cut their property tax bills through senior programs that state agencies publish, and each program runs on its own application calendar. North Dakota’s credit reaches households with income up to $70,000, according to the state’s tax office. The four programs differ in what […] The post Homeowners 65 and older in Colorado, North Dakota, Illinois and Texas can claim senior property-tax breaks, and North Dakota’s credit covers incomes up to $70,000 appeared first on The Money Overview .
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – “I’m here to thank everyone who voted for the landlord registry,” Diane Shaw said during this week’s city council meeting. “We did it. We did it!” she added to applause. Voters solidly approved the non-binding referendum, though...
Some of the best mornings start with a plain little building you almost drive right past. You walk in hungry, grab a booth, and suddenly the bacon, biscuits, and coffee turn an ordinary trip into a story you keep telling. Southern Illinois is full of these quiet breakfast spots, tucked...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michael Asfaw of Ethiopia lived in China for awhile, studying for a Master’s degree, when he met and married his wife, of Normal, Illinois. The COVID pandemic brought the Asfaws back to Normal. He got a green card, they started a family,...
Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have rejected sales tax referendums in four Illinois counties. The margins were similar in Adams, Crawford, Lake and Tazewell counties, with between 54% and 57% of voters saying no to a 1% sales tax for school facilities. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin said the election on Tuesday was about affordability, and there is tax fatigue in Illinois. “This was an election about Trump, and it shouldn't be an invitation for Democrats to go back down to Springfield or locally to just decide that they're going to try to grab more money, pass more referendums, because in all likelihood, the voters will reject that,” Costin told The Center Square. Costin noted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey by 36 points in Lake County, but the sales tax referendum lost 57% to 43%. “I think it's a warning for Lake County and some of these other counties as well that these referendums are not something that's palatable or shouldn't be taken for granted, that the people are just going to automatically side with tax hikes,” Costin said. With the average sales tax hovering around 9% in Illinois, Costin said both
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the blue gains of last night allow the party to carry out a meaningful agenda. Pritzker, the first Democrat to serve three terms as governor of Illinois did not speak with President Donald Trump after winning re-election.
Deputy Governor Andy Manar is urging Democrats to pass legislation that would refund unlawfully collected tariffs directly to consumers and restore funding for various social programs.
Bald eagles in winter care about one thing above almost anything else: open water. Below the big locks and dams on the Mississippi, churning water often refuses to freeze, and fish get stunned or pushed to the surface. That turns those spots into all-you-can-eat buffets for our national bird. Illinois...
State Sen. Andrew Chesney will bring high school students from across Illinois' 45th District together in Freeport for a Youth Advisory Council meeting Nov. 9. The session will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Highland Community College, according to a community announcement. Students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors will discuss public policy, learn about state government and meet elected officials and community leaders. The council also gives students an opportunity to share issues important to their generation, according to the announcement. Where the Youth Advisory Council will meet The meeting will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center, H-201 Newell Room, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Members of the media may attend, with video and photo opportunities available. The council is made up of high school students from across the 45th District. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Looking for something to do today? Here's a roundup of events happening across the Stateline. The 12th Annual Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Mercyhealth Indoor Sports Center in Rockford. The event will feature vendors, handmade goods, holiday décor, gifts and seasonal shopping opportunities and continue through Sunday afternoon.
