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Senate President Don Harmon looks over the paperwork of a House bill during debates on the Senate floor at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 29, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case

June 8, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tried to pass legislation that would have wiped clean a potential multimillion-dollar election fine in pending case.

People stand at the balcony in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 28, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

After lawmakers pass budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blames state’s fiscal challenges on Trump

June 2, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.

After Illinois lawmakers passed a budget with cuts and tax hikes, Gov. JB Pritzker blamed the state's fiscal challenges on President Trump.

Spring foliage partially frames the Illinois State Capitol on May 30, 2025, in Springfield. Illinois legislators passed a number of bills in the last days of the General Assembly's spring session. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Lawmakers send flurry of bills to governor’s desk in final days of spring session

June 1, 2025 at 5:21 p.m.

Illinois lawmakers passed bills on issues from abortion rights to gun safety during the final days of the General Assembly's spring session.

Senate President Don Harmon, left, and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, right, exit Gov. JB Prtizker's office after a meeting at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 30, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers pass budget with tax hikes on tobacco, gambling — but adjourn without transit, Bears stadium

June 2, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget with tax hikes on smoking and gambling, but left proposals on transit and a Bears stadium hanging.

Gov. JB Pritzker arrives to deliver his annual budget address on Feb. 19, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai/pool)

Chicago Bears and Gov. JB Pritzker have quietly hired outside consultants for stadium talks

May 29, 2025 at 8:49 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $100,000 in taxpayer funds for an outside legal consultant to advise the state in discussions with the Chicago Bears.

Bicyclist killed in early-morning crash on Michigan Avenue

May 26, 2025 at 4:40 p.m.

An 18-year-old bicyclist died after being hit by an SUV on Michigan Avenue.

Police officers detain a person near a scene where a 22-year-old man was stabbed in the back in the 700 block of North State Street, May 25, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Man and 17-year-old girl in custody after River North altercation ends in stabbing

May 26, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Two people were in police custody for allegedly stabbing a man during an altercation in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of the 14th District speaks Feb. 17, 2025, as Illinois officials gathered to oppose federal budget cuts to services. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Rep. Lauren Underwood says she is not running to succeed Dick Durbin in the Senate

May 19, 2025 at 5:44 p.m.

Four-term west suburban Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's decision to not run to succeed Dick Durbin in the Senate ends weeks of speculation.

A digital billboard advertising the Chicago Bears sits near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racecourse near Route 53 and Northwest Highway on June 25, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears shifting their stadium focus to Arlington Heights

October 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

The Chicago Bears have flirted with leaving Chicago and building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, from left, and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Jonathan Jackson hold a news conference at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago on March 18, 2025, to discuss the impact of possible Medicaid cuts. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

US Rep. Jonathan Jackson not endorsing colleague Robin Kelly in her bid to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate

May 15, 2025 at 2:43 p.m.

US Rep. Robin Kelly said colleague Rep. Jonathan Jackson was endorsing her in US Senate race but Jackson's camp later said he was remaining neutral.

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