Something unusual is happening in this year's elections.

Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes

Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.

The Illinois governor is showing up in presidential polls, and he’s building coalitions with state parties while also strengthening his national name recognition. He’s also explored fundraising that doesn’t include self-funding — if a presidential run is truly in the cards.

Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits

Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders

The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund

The state has been extending a short-term emergency contract with Centurion Health since July 2025 after backing out of a 10-year, $4 billion contract with Wexford Health Sources. Since then, the transition from Wexford to Centurion has complicated people’s health care and left at least one subcontractor for Wexford unpaid.

Republican petition triggers special committee