Politics
JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will headline a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire on Sunday as the potential 2028 presidential contender builds his national
Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump
Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign
Stratton is the first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection
The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.
Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues
Some Democrats, who are often named as possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidates alongside Pritzker, think the party needs to talk less about LGBTQ issues.
Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury
State Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after hearing closing arguments.
Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.
PHOTOS: Hundreds demonstrate against the Trump administration in Urbana
An estimated 400 people marched and demonstrated against various policies and actions taken by President Donald Trump in his second term.
Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois
Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign legislation approved this week that would create a commission tasked with recommending whether to change the border between the two states.
Rep. Robin Kelly takes questions, addresses federal policies at Pontiac town hall
About 100 people gathered in Pontiac Wednesday evening to hear from Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, with many residents asking what she’s doing to combat President Trump’s agenda.
Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers
Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial.
Though wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him
Jones spends all day Wednesday on the witness stand in his federal bribery trial.