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The political landscape in Illinois will undergo a dramatic shift in this next election cycle, which will bring about a significant "changing of the guard" in the Democratic Party, particularly in Congress.
Geneva, announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 65th District in 2026.
Several Republican and Independent hopefuls have announced campaigns to unseat Gov. JB Pritzker in the 2026 Illinois gubernatorial race.
Emails show the Democracy Forward staff sought to craft a strategy for Trump executive orders with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Gov. JB Pritzker is hiring. Job duties include cutting ribbons and influencing state policy. Opportunities for promotion? Pending the outcome of the 2028 presidential race. As the governor begins campaigning for his third term,
Pritzker said at his announcement Thursday that his goal in 2026 is to preserve his legacy and “protect” the story of Illinois that’s been written under his leadership. Pritzker didn’t outline a bold vision for his third term but rather pledged to build off what he has already accomplished.
With the "one big beautiful bill" now law, a national school choice scholarship tax credit program will launch in 2027. A school choice advocate says Illinois should opt in.
Champaign County Sheriff Dustin Heuerman has announced his intention to seek re-election for a third term in 2026.Sheriff Heuerman, who was first elected in 20
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell will join his re-election ticket as the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois.