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Illinois AFL-CIO issues endorsements after all

The Illinois AFL-CIO, one of the state’s largest labor organizations, released its list of endorsed candidates for the November general election on Monday.

By Brenden Moore

/ 21 Jul 2026

Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat

Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the November ballot.

By Brenden Moore

/ 21 Jul 2026

Jessica Dixon Heitman with her right hand raised as she is sworn in.

The 7 applicants for former Rep. Harry Benton's seat

Will County Democratic Party Chair Billy Morgan plans to make a decision by Monday, July 20.

By Brenden Moore

/ 17 Jul 2026

Pritzker spends big in second fundraising quarter as Bailey struggles to keep up

Bailey is far behind his 2022 fundraising pace.

By Brenden Moore

/ 16 Jul 2026

Will the report of ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s alleged misconduct be made public? That’s up to lawmakers

Whether the ethics report that led to former Rep. Harry Benton’s downfall is released will be up to the Legislative Ethics Commission, LIG Mike McCuskey tells Capitol News Illinois.

By Brenden Moore

/ 7 Jul 2026

‘Underdog’ Tracy says he’s ‘answering a call of duty’ by running for Durbin’s seat

Don Tracy admits that he’s “the underdog in the race” to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. But the Republican nominee believes he has a better shot than anyone at defeating Democratic nominee Juliana Stratton.

By Brenden Moore

/ 7 Jul 2026

State ends fiscal year strong — surpassing initial estimates by $1B

The strong close is mitigated by the fact that lawmakers already allocated more $830 million in supplemental fiscal year 2026 spending.

By Jerry Nowicki

/ 2 Jul 2026

Pritzker’s message to 2276 America

Pritzker encourages future Americans to embrace love for country.

By Ben Szalinski

/ 2 Jul 2026

Here are the Illinois data centers on track for more than $650M in tax credits

Seven new data center projects became eligible for state tax credits in 2025

By Ben Szalinski

/ 1 Jul 2026

Pritzker to sign junk fee, ‘ghost ticketing’ bans

Gov. JB Pritzker will sign four bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting Illinois consumers from hidden ‘junk’ fees, deceptive ticketing practices and other ‘nickel-and-dime' practices.

By Brenden Moore

/ 25 Jun 2026

Independent Collin Corbett to remain on ballot after Bailey camp withdraws objection

Republican strategist-turned-independent candidate for governor Collin Corbett will remain on the November general election ballot after an objection to his nominating petitions filed by Republican lieutenant gubernatorial nominee Aaron Del Mar was withdrawn Tuesday.

By Brenden Moore

/ 24 Jun 2026

Bears taking advice, but haven’t put forward specific stadium plan, Pritzker says

The Chicago Bears still have not articulated specific details necessary to warrant calling lawmakers back to Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker said.

By Brenden Moore

/ 23 Jun 2026