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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event at the University of Illinois Chicago on April 28, 2025. The day before, Pritzker spoke at a New Hampshire Democratic Party fundraising dinner. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker dismisses as ‘ridiculous’ GOP accusations he urged violence in New Hampshire speech

April 28, 2025 at 6:13 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday rejected accusations from Republicans that he had called for violence in a fiery New Hampshire speech.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton embraces Gov. JB Pritzker on April 25, 2025, after Pritzker endorsed her for U.S. Senate at a rally outside Bright Star Church Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for US Senate

April 26, 2025 at 1:25 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives her a key edge in the race to replace retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky listens while Mayor Brandon Johnson appears before the House Oversight Committee on March 5, 2025, during a hearing on Capitol Hill about sanctuary cities and immigration policy. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

US Rep. Jan Schakowsky says she’ll make announcement on her future at May 5 lunch event

April 28, 2025 at 1:02 p.m.

Longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky will announce whether she plans to seek reelection in less than two weeks, she wrote Wednesday in a social media post.

Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones talks to area residents about property tax increases in the south suburbs July 22, 2024, at Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones spent thousands on legal fees amid federal investigation sources say is ongoing

April 23, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

State Rep. and Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones is spending thousands on legal fees amid a federal investigation that sources said is ongoing.

The building known as the former John Hancock Center is reflected in a puddle as a person walks on North Michigan Avenue after rain passed through the area on April 20, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Heavy rain in Chicago delays Easter Sunday Cubs game

April 20, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.

Afternoon egg hunts and the Cubs game were interrupted Sunday by a bout of heavy rain across the Chicago area. Stormy weather is expected overnight.

State Sen. Robert Peters speaks at a news conference outside the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Sept. 18, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois allows kids as young as 10 to be put in detention. A bill before the state House could change that.

April 19, 2025 at 7:34 a.m.

Juvenile justice advocates are pushing a bill that would largely ban the detention of kids 12 and under.

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 $4M dispute with state elections board

April 16, 2025 at 3:48 p.m.

Senate President Don Harmon is appealing Illinois election officials' assertion he accepted $4 million more in political cash than allowed.

Mónica Mendoza en el atrio del campus Skokie de Oakton College, 24 de marzo de 2025. Mendoza se graduará en mayo con un título de asociado en educación infantil. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

El impulso del gobernador J.B. Pritzker para permitir que los colegios comunitarios ofrezcan títulos de cuatro años enfrenta un desafío en Springfield

April 16, 2025 at 6:45 a.m.

Porque cree que podría ayudar a los estudiantes como ella a completar su educación sin tener que esforzarse tanto económicamente y de otra manera, Mendoza está abogando por una propuesta...

Traffic flows along DuSable Lake Shore Drive near North Avenue Beach on Dec. 9, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Lawmaker calls for study of AI-powered cameras in effort to make DuSable Lake Shore Drive safer

April 16, 2025 at 11:57 a.m.

State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz is pushing a measure for greater safety measures on DuSable Lake Shore drive including potential research on AI powered cameras.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to RR Trade School instructors as they discuss the programs before a news conference in Melrose Park on April 14, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s undecided on congressional invitation to testify on immigration

April 14, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker says he hasn't decided whether to accept an invitation from a GOP-led congressional committee to testify on state immigration laws.

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