Attention turns to volatile FY26 forecast as uncertainty continues

Governor won’t commit to serving full third term if reelected amid presidential rumors

The governor announced he will run for another term. If elected next year, it would be his third term in office.

Governor will stop in 4 cities from Peoria to Springfield

AGs accuse administration of misusing obscure federal rule

Pritzker will make his reelection campaign official with kickoff events in Chicago and Springfield, but it’s still unknown whom he’ll tap as running mate.

The longtime Illinois House Speaker was sentenced this month to federal prison.

Lawmakers say the bill would alter state’s business and legal landscape

Budzinski said she was given the information from Capitol Police Sunday.

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until 2021, with the exception of two years. Along the way, he developed a reputation as an all-powerful political wizard who wielded vast influence over laws affecting nearly every aspect of life in the state.