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Staffer of Illinois Senate President Don Harmon robbed at knifepoint, authorities say

November 16, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

A 35-year-old man was arrested for robbing a staffer of Illinois Senate President Don Harmon at knifepoint on Friday at the Democratic lawmaker’s district office in Oak Park, authorities allege.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at the Illinois Capitol during the legislative session, Oct. 30, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker renews push for Illinois homeowners’ insurance rate oversight after bill fails in state House

November 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

A legislative defeat of a bill requiring insurance companies to justify homeowners' insurance rate hikes marked a rare setback for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

An employee walks below the Unit 2 Diesel Generator inside the nuclear plant at the Braidwood Clean Energy Center in downstate Braceville on Nov. 13, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Energy bill gives Illinois regulators new power over rates, how electricity is generated

November 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Regulators have signaled closing coal- and gas-fired electricity plants will likely be delayed because of looming shortages and soaring bills.

Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks with agents conducting immigration enforcement sweeps in the Edison Park neighborhood on Oct. 31, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Judge orders release of US Border Patrol head Gregory Bovino deposition videos: Watch them here

November 6, 2025 at 3:49 p.m.

The baiduhai and Chicago Public Media petitioned U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis to release the recordings, which were filed under seal as part of a lawsuit led by the...

Former state Sen. Darren Bailey speaks after announcing his Republican primary bid for governor, Sept. 25, 2025, at Turner’s Table in Carterville. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Hundreds gather in rural Illinois to remember lives of Darren Bailey’s son, family killed in helicopter crash

November 3, 2025 at 7:08 p.m.

Zach Bailey, 37, was piloting his helicopter when it crashed in Montana on Oct. 22. Bailey's wife, Kelsey, 35, and two of their children rode died.

The Senate finishes an invocation before a floor session at the Illinois Capitol during the legislative session, Oct. 30, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Legislature sets stage for Illinois to become a ‘right-to-die’ state as bill narrowly passes

October 31, 2025 at 5:50 p.m.

The bill now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker. The governor's office did not return a request for comment about whether Pritzker backs the legislation.

CTA Blue Line trains roll along the rails as vehicles move along the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago on Oct. 31, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill. Here’s what that means for CTA, Metra and Pace riders.

November 1, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

For months, Illinois transit leaders warned of a doomsday scenario that would hobble the region’s mass transit systems. That scenario seems to be in the rearview mirror.

State Reps. Kam Buckner and Eva-Dina Delgado exit after talking with reporters following a House committee meeting on a transit funding plan during the legislative session at the Illinois Capitol on Oct. 29, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois Democrats push through massive $1.5 billion plan that overhauls Chicago-area public transit

October 31, 2025 at 6:35 p.m.

The plan includes a state motor fuel sales tax, using interest from the state’s road fund, a sales tax increase in the Chicago metro area and a sharp increase in tolls...

State Rep. Jay Hoffman introduces a resolution on the House floor during the legislative session at the Illinois Capitol, Oct. 30, 2025, in Springfield. Hoffman is the energy bill’s main House sponsor. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker set to approve energy bill boosting battery storage for renewables despite debate over costs

October 31, 2025 at 12:08 a.m.

Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporter's questions at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol during the legislative session on Oct. 30, 2025, in Springfield. On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order directing $20 million toward food banks across the state. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

JB Pritzker directs $20 million to Illinois food banks as SNAP benefits set to freeze Saturday amid shutdown

October 30, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has earmarked additional funding to support seven food banks that supply more than 2,600 food pantries statewide ahead of SNAP freeze.

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