Politics Jan 14 Gun violence focus of Kennedy’s Illinois governor campaign Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, son of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Now, he's running for Illinois governor.
Politics Dec 04 Former Illinois Rep. John Anderson, who ran for president in 1980, dies at 95 Former longtime Illinois Congressman John Anderson, who ran for president as an independent in 1980, has died at age 95.
Politics Nov 26 Illinois’ GOP governor faces challenge from right in 2018 Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has so infuriated some far-right members of his Republican party with his actions on abortion, immigration and other issues that he's now facing a primary challenge as he seeks a second term.
Politics Oct 22 Illinois governor’s race could be costliest in U.S. history All of the candidates combined have raised more than $100 million in the past year.
Politics Sep 17 Fed-up Illinois legislators head for the exit in big numbers It's an exodus that longtime Statehouse observers say is unusual not just for the high number of lawmakers leaving, but for the reasons many legislators are giving.
Nation Jun 30 Illinois facing dire consequences as budget feud continues Illinois is hours away from entering its third fiscal year without a state budget, territory that could mean some universities won't be able to offer federal financial aid, road construction and Powerball ticket sales will halt, and the state's credit…
Economy Jun 24 Illinois could be 1st state with ‘junk’ credit due to budget Illinois is on track to become the first U.S. state to have its credit rating downgraded to "junk" status, which would deepen its multibillion-dollar deficit and cost taxpayers more for years to come.
Politics Oct 31 Fallout from comments about Tammy Duckworth weakens Mark Kirk’s re-election bid Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who's seeking his second term, apologized Friday for mocking his opponent's immigrant background and her family's military service.
Politics Oct 28 U.S. Senate candidate apologizes for mocking rival’s family, military service Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk apologized Friday for mocking his Democratic rival's immigrant background and her claim that her family's military service dates back to the Revolution — comments that drew wide criticism and threatened an already difficult re-election…
Nation Jun 18 Activists look to build on momentum of Sanders campaign Whatever happens with Bernie Sanders and the race for president, his supporters say one thing is certain: Their movement will continue.