Illinois Politics

Pasqal will establish its U.S. headquarters at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago. Read morePasqal to establish U.S. headquarters at Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park

The White House said JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have blood on their hands, as the president claims they have stood idly by while innocent Americans … Read more'Come and get me': Pritzker responds to Trump's post calling for governor, Chicago mayor to be thrown in jail

The National Violence Policy Center is concerned that Illinoisans with Type 07 federal firearms licenses could be evading gun laws and buying weapons in bulk. Read moreViolence Policy Center says Illinoisans may be using Type 07 federal firearms licenses to evade gun laws, buy weapons in bulk

Democratic leaders say deploying the National Guard will cause more unrest, harming communities and increasing mistrust of police. Read morePritzker 'not afraid' to stand up against Trump amid National Guard deployment to Illinois

As the clock ticks closer to the start of veto session, Central and Southern Illinois lawmakers are becoming skeptical of a massive energy plan. Read moreLocal lawmakers throw cold water on clean energy proposal, urge Democrats to bring coal, gas plants back online

State lawmakers return to Springfield for veto session in less than two weeks with a massive energy proposal near the top of their agenda. Read moreLawmakers could expand interconnection capabilities, invest in geothermal technology networks to address energy demand

Illinois remains one of the country's leaders in academic growth between third and eighth grade, yet proficiency is stagnant for about a third of the student population. Read moreReport: Illinois ranks in top 10 for academic growth from 3rd to 8th grade, proficiency remains low

Illinois Republicans argue gaslighting and dangerous rhetoric from Democrats have caused protesters to become violent with federal agents in Broadview.  Read moreIL House GOP argue Pritzker's rhetoric has caused violence against ICE agents

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by putting military troops in American cities. Read morePritzker furious Trump administration is arresting people 'simply for the way they look'

State lawmakers know everyone is struggling with the price of groceries, gas and energy. However, they also need to tackle rising insurance rates. Read moreState senator files multiple bills to protect consumers from unfair insurance rate setting