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CHICAGO - CHICAGO - Republicans in Illinois are feeling the effects of major losses in the midterm elections. Their most recent lieutenant governor candidate, Aaron Del Mar, is unveiling his plan to rebuild the party. Del Mar calls for GOP overhaul. What we know:. On Monday, Del Mar called for...
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Election Day “was not the finish line. It’s the starting line,” said Aaron Del Mar (pictured, left, with gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey), the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor. He says the “national headwinds” brought down the GOP last week, and now –...
CHICAGO — In his suggested 200-point national agenda for the new incoming Democratic Congress, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for a comprehensive federal digital protection framework that addresses privacy, Artificial Intelligence safety and data centers. Pritzker’s plan includes three action points: Strengthening digital privacy through durable federal privacy laws,...
Expectant mothers in Southern Illinois facing high-risk pregnancies have long had to drive dozens of miles for specialized prenatal care. That changes Monday, when SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon opens a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic designed to bring that care closer to home. The clinic is scheduled...
Last week's midterm election couldn't have gone much worse for Illinois Republicans. The cards were already stacked against them despite the GOP being the incumbent party in power in Washington, and losing all the statewide races was expected. They were massively outspent in Illinois and few statewide candidates beyond gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey were well-known in the state.
Indian American Democrat Saba Haider has won election to the Illinois House of Representatives, defeating Republican Brian Scopa in the November 3 midterm elections. Her victory in the 84th House District marks another milestone in the growing political representation of Indian Americans in Illinois. Haider defeated Republican candidate Brian Scopa...
(The Center Square) – With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department intends to improve conditions for inmates. More than 70 fires have been started over the last...
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking diesel-powered fleet operators to obtain federal taxpayer funding for the upgrade or retirement of legacy diesel engines, vehicles and equipment. The state’s call follows the U.S. EPA announcing the availability of $180 million, including up to $12 million...
35 questions authorizing new taxes or tax increases failed. At least 52 questions on whether to increase property taxes were on ballots in Illinois, either by authorizing a property tax levy increase or approving an entirely new levy. Places where property tax hikes were on the ballot included nine fire...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois teachers and school leaders say state lawmakers should look into better ways to fund public schools after nearly a decade since the evidence-based funding model took effect. Schools across the state are well below the adequate funding level promised in 2017. Advocates said they...
A one-year deal allows thousands of Illinois retirees to maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers.
Gov. Pritzker Unveils IBM’s Quantum System Two Computer – IBM’s most advanced quantum computer. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined IBM and local quantum leaders to unveil IBM’s Quantum System Two in Chicago – marking a major milestone in Illinois’ efforts to further its role as a global leader in quantum computing and advanced technology.
Burning gas to heat homes and other buildings accounts for 17% of the state's emissions.
Illinois experienced its third-largest nationwide net loss of Generation Z adults in 2024, ranking behind only California and New Jersey according to a LendingTree analysis of U.S. Census data.
Nearly a week after the midterm elections, political analysts are still weighing what the results could mean for the future of American politics. National polling showed younger voters and other key groups swung back toward Democrats, while historic election victories and a surge of younger candidates point to a changing face of political leadership.
The twice defeated Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, Aaron DelMar, has issued a press reelease calling for a shake-up of the State Grand Old Party:. Aaron Del Mar Calls for a 2027 IL GOP Convention to adopt new party rules, platform and leaders. Palatine – Aaron Del Mar, 5th District...
From Marengo Election Judge and Register Cynthia Allen Schenk:. I am writing as an Illinois voter concerned about the apparent inconsistency in enforcing electioneering restrictions at polling places. On November 4, 2026, an article published by Block Club Chicago, titled “Young SW Side Voters Deliver Pizza to the Polls: ‘We’ll...
Will Illinois see a white Christmas this year? Here's what the Old Farmer's almanac predicts.
Ameren program offers help with electric bills for veterans, active duty service members
