Politics
Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal government not to pause SNAP benefits
Nearly 2M Illinoisans could lose benefits as federal shutdown continues.
Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office
GOP primary for governor remains in flux after tragedy hits Darren Bailey’s family.
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries brings his redistricting push to Illinois
State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he’ll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.
Ex-cop charged with murdering Sonya Massey testifies his actions ‘matched the threat level’
Former downstate police officer Sean Grayson told the jury that Massey’s vow to “rebuke him in the name of Jesus” led him to shoot her. His testimony drew scoffs from Massey’s mother.
Danville’s ousted school finance director: “This decision is retaliatory”
Danville District 118 Business and Finance Director Narcissus Rankin claims the school board dismissed her due to her close relationship with former superintendent Alicia Geddis.
A year after statewide picket, Galesburg prison still plagued by drugs, violence, understaffing
Drugs and violence remain a serious concern for employees inside Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, with a series of major events occurring inside the prison in a matter of days.
Illinois teachers believe parents support teaching inclusive history, despite national divides
A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.
Trump agrees to extend judge’s block on deploying National Guard as Supreme Court weighs case
The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order.
Jury chosen in murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson
Grayson was charged with first-degree murder after shooting Sonya Massey, 36, in her kitchen after she called to report a prowler outside her home southeast of Springfield in 2024.
Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands to the streets in Urbana
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Urbana for the second “No Kings” protest of the year. The causes represented varied, but those in attendance had one thing in common: They aren’t happy with President Donald Trump.
Photo Gallery: Thousands of Illinoisans protest Trump at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana
An estimated 4,000 people rallied in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest the administration and policies of President Donald Trump.