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President Donald Trump speaks during a celebratory reception for Republican members of the House of Representatives in the East Room of the White House on July 22, 2025 in Washington. Trump thanked GOP lawmakers for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

How one tax change in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ that even Gov. JB Pritzker supports will work

July 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A higher cap on the deduction for state and local taxes is one element of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill that Gov. JB Pritzker and many other Democrats supported.

State Sen. Robert Peters speaks alongside Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at a news conference outside the Leighton Criminal Court Building, Sept. 18, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorses state Sen. Robert Peters for Congress

July 21, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Cook County Board President and Democratic chair Toni Preckwinkle is endorsing state Sen. Robert Peters in his bid for Congress.

Jesse Jackson Jr. listens during a news conference at a Rainbow/PUSH Coalition event on July 2, 2019, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Candidates file financial reports in crowded congressional races as Jesse Jackson Jr. lays groundwork for comeback effort

July 16, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.

As candidates file financial reports in Illinois' crowded congressional races, Jesse Jackson Jr. laid groundwork for a comeback attempt.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

US Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in crowded 9th Congressional District primary

July 16, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss has secured the support of US Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts in the crowded Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon answers a question about campaign donations he received that are under scrutiny during a news conference at RR Trade School in Melrose Park on April 14, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon appeals potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash

July 8, 2025 at 5:33 p.m.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign says state election authorities reached an “absurd” conclusion in issuing nearly $10 million in penalties.

Gov. JB Pritzker greets supporters after announcing his bid for a third term on June 26, 2025, at the Grand Crossing Park Field House in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

JB Pritzker: From political neophyte to 43rd governor of Illinois — and potential US presidential candidate

June 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

As JB Pritzker embarks on another campaign, here’s a look back at how the Hyatt Hotels heir went from political neophyte to 43rd governor of Illinois and potential Democratic presidential...

Paula Jablonski, of Cook County, grabs lawn signs about New Illinois from a box during the New Illinois Seventh Constitutional Convention on April 5, 2025, in Bloomington. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Despite moves by Indiana lawmakers, Illinois’ borders are unlikely to change. Here’s why.

June 23, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, 13th, speaks during a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee about the impact of economic policies on farms on Feb. 11, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

3 Illinois politicians say their names were listed in alleged Minnesota shooter’s notes

June 18, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.

U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Raja Krishnamoorthi, and state Sen. Laura Fine, say their names were found among alleged Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter's items.

Gov. JB Pritzker talks to reporters after a ribbon-cutting event for the expansion of Jel Sert Co. on June 5, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s hit list

June 16, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said while he wasn't on Minnesota shooter's "hit list," there were names of "Illinois folks" found among the man's possessions.

Signs proclaiming environmental hazards are posted on a fence as the tent encampment for migrants in constructed in the Brighton Park neighborhood, Nov. 29, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

State agrees to pay $1.3M for never-built migrant tent encampment despite Gov. JB Pritzker’s assurances

June 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker's administration has agreed to pay GardaWorld even though the governor said the company would absorb the costs of Chicago encampment construction.

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