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Comptroller Susana Mendoza, left, talks to the media about her endorsement of Holly Kim, right, to be her successor while at a Pulaski Day Celebration on March 2, 2026, in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to replace her as Illinois comptroller

March 2, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

The endorsement brings a significant boost to Kim, the Lake County treasurer, over three Democratic rivals vying for their party’s nomination in the March 17 primary election.

Amy Hicks on Jan. 30, 2026, after an interview about a lawsuit filed on her behalf against the Illinois Department of Corrections, in downstate East Alton. Hicks said she was forced to undergo an induced childbirth at a medical facility while incarcerated for a nonviolent drug offense at Logan Correctional Center in 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ex-Illinois inmate’s lawsuit over forced labor induction tests Gov. JB Pritzker on reproductive rights

March 1, 2026 at 1:41 p.m.

Illinois has positioned itself as a national safeguard for reproductive rights. But a new case raises questions about how those principles are applied behind state prison walls.

Indiana State Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, author of the Chicago Bears stadium bill, speaks with other lawmakers at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis Feb. 26, 2026, shortly before the Senate passed a bill that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal

February 26, 2026 at 7:23 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill Thursday that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, while Illinois lawmakers inched closer to a tax deal to...

Dusk falls on the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 17, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers approve Christopher Meister as state’s new auditor general

February 25, 2026 at 6:02 p.m.

The executive director of the Illinois Finance Authority will succeed Frank Mautino, who is retiring.

Soldier Field sits in front of the Chicago skyline on a cold day on Jan. 22, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears

February 23, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

The Park District pitched state officials on converting the 61,500-seat venue to a destination for concerts and other special events once the Bears leave.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. gestures after the House Ways and Means Committee passed Senate Bill 27, a stadium authority bill that will create the financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium, at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis on Feb. 19, 2026. The bill still needs to be approved by the Indiana House. (Andy Lavalley/for the baiduhai)

Next stop Hammond? Indiana lawmakers approve Chicago Bears stadium bill, taking a big step.

February 19, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Indiana lawmakers took another step Thursday toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears to the state, as a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a...

Gov. JB Pritzker greets lawmakers before delivering his annual State of the State and budget address Feb. 18, 2026, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

In State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker pitches affordability and Illinois resilience to Trump

February 18, 2026 at 8:09 p.m.

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration’s actions cutting federal funding for various programs have cost the people of Illinois $8.4 billion.

Gov. JB Pritzker mingles with people at an event in Chicago, Jan. 28, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker expected to propose ‘maintenance’ Illinois budget, legislative leader says

February 18, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Illinois' four top legislative leaders briefed before Wednesday's state of the state and budget address agreed the fiscal plan will have to hew to the line in a tight budget...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, seated, cheers on Aug. 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Political leaders across Illinois mourn the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death: ‘A giant of the Civil Rights Movement’

February 21, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

Political leaders across Illinois mourned Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death and nodded to the decades-long movement he championed after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his mentor.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions at an event at Union Station in Chicago, Dec. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker expected to target budget gap — and President Donald Trump — in Illinois statewide address

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

The governor also faces intensifying pressure from his party’s left flank on the budget portion of his speech, as progressives are pushing for the wealthy to pay more.

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