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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 hour ago
Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

Ret. Maj. Gen. Randy Manner condemns the use of military troops to support domestic law enforcement at an Oct. 16 news conference alongside Gov. JB Pritzker and other retired military officers. Also pictured, from left to right: Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, Gov. JB Pritzker, Maj. Gen. William Enyart, Capt. Janessa Goldbeck, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and Rear Adm. Michael Smith. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 hours ago
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

jack-o-lanterns
Local
1 day ago
Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular lights Up Washington Park this weekend

2,500+ pumpkins carved and lit!

gas rate hike
Local
1 day ago
Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner, in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California’s Gavin Newsom, Illinois’ JB Pritzker and Maryland’s Moore.

ICE agents
IL State News
1 day ago
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says

“I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.

Springfield Ward 2 Alderman Shawn Gregory, standing, speaks to the Oct. 15, 2025 meeting of the Massey Commission.
Local
1 day ago
Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table

An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.

Agriculture
2 days ago
SNAP changes leave a bitter taste

Advocate says the “Big Beautiful Bill” shifts major costs to the state.

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