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A redacted photo from the criminal complaint against Matthew Unglesbee, 37, of Quincy, shows a letter received at the Chicago-area office of an unidentified member of Congress on Oct. 21, 2026, with a white granular substance spilling from the unopened envelope. (U.S. District Court records)

Downstate man charged with sending threatening letters to Congress members in Chicago

October 26, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

A Quincy man has been charged in federal court in Springfield with sending a series of threatening letters to Congress members in Chicago containing a white powder, including one with...

Democratic state Rep. Margaret Croke of Chicago, left, and Republican Bryan Drew, a lawyer from southern Illinois, are vying for the state comptroller office in this November's election. (baiduhai)

Illinois comptroller race: Margaret Croke, Bryan Drew vie for open seat as Democrats seek statewide sweep

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois Democrats have held every statewide office since 2019. The open comptroller race pits Democrat Margaret Croke against Republican Bryan Drew, while Democratic incumbents Giannoulias, Raoul and Frerichs seek reelection...

People congregate outside the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield May 6, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats on defense over scandals in races for state legislature

October 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

With the national political landscape tilting against Republicans ahead of next month's midterm elections, the Illinois GOP is hoping recent scandals involving Democratic state lawmakers will breathe new life into...

A storm-damaged tree lays on the roof of a house on Strieff Road in Glenwood on Aug. 11, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Trump’s FEMA rejects Illinois disaster aid request for August storms

October 9, 2026 at 10:57 a.m.

The denials comes as Trump's administration denied providing federal assistance to Illinois last year, denials Illinois Democrats say shows the president is politicizing disaster relief.

Legislators, visitors and others stand outside the House and Senate chambers during the spring legislative session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on May 28, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois’ acting legislative ethics watchdog warns lawmakers on sexual harassment: ‘Someone always knows’

October 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

David Risley was chosen as acting legislative inspector general after the previous officeholder resigned amid questions over how he handled the sexual harassment investigation of former state Rep. Harry Benton.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, center left, and Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren chat before a Bears-Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 13, 2024, in London. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears stadium: JB Pritzker, Illinois leaders meet with NFL’s Roger Goodell as team weighs Indiana move

October 1, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

For the first time, Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois legislative leaders met Thursday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in person, the latest indication a team stadium in Illinois is still...

Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey laughs while campaigning outside Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 20, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

In Illinois governor race, Darren Bailey sticks to SAFE-T Act attack despite falling crime numbers

September 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The two-time Republican nominee for governor says he doesn't object to the law's effort of keeping people charged with crimes from sitting in jail simply because they can't afford bail....

Gov. JB Pritzker, center, and running mate Christian Mitchell, right, greet people on the lakefront near the Adler Planetarium before kicking off a bus tour for his reelection campaign, Aug. 26, 2026. Pritzker said he now starts every day with a 4-mile walk. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discloses diabetes diagnosis, 80-pound weight loss on GLP-1 drug

September 21, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker disclosed that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago and has since lost 80 pounds using a GLP-1 drug.

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, and Gov. JB Pritzker seen in photos from 2019 and 2025, respectively. (José M. Osorio and Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker doesn’t condemn remarks by streamer Hasan Piker while ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasts them

September 20, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday did not condemn recent statements from progressive streamer Hasan Piker that the U.S. is a bigger militant force than al-Qaida, while former Chicago Mayor...

David E. Risley has been chosen by the state's Legislative Ethics Commission to begin the job of acting legislative inspector general on Oct. 1, 2026. (David E. Risley)

Former federal prosecutor to take over as Illinois’ acting legislative ethics watchdog Oct. 1

September 14, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

David E. Risley has been chosen by the state's Legislative Ethics Commission to begin the job of acting legislative inspector general on Oct. 1, succeeding Michael P. McCuskey.

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