Illinois Politics

Yesterday
Border Patrol commander returns to Chicago as agents deploy pepper balls in immigrant… Fox News22:13 16-Dec-25
Democrat Paul Nolley gains union endorsements in bid for 16th Congressional seat WIFR TV 23, Illinois20:35 16-Dec-25
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson only cares about his ‘friends and cronies,’ critic charges Fox News20:07 16-Dec-25
Charlie Kirk bonded with a Serbian community through basketball – then was honored 6,000 miles away after his… Cronkite News19:04 16-Dec-25
Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump's crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration… MailOnline18:48 16-Dec-25
Trump administration plans to eliminate hundreds of vacancies at Chicago area VA hospitals Chicago Sun-Times18:42 16-Dec-25
Gateway Arch backers eye Illinois expansion, highway revamp St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri18:36 16-Dec-25
Chicago is failing to keep proper track of most police discipline except firings, watchdog finds Chicago Sun-Times17:41 16-Dec-25
RCP Podcast: What Was Susie Wiles Thinking? Trump Losing Touch With MAGA? Chicago's Fiscal… RealClearPolitics (Video)17:34 16-Dec-25
Finance committee approves alternate budget proposal without head tax ABC7 / WLS-TV16:45 16-Dec-25
Pritzker signs CTA/Metra/Pace overhaul that 'makes transit safer and more reliable' Chicago Sun-Times16:32 16-Dec-25
Judge rules Cook County tax sale illegal; lawmakers yet to act Illinois Policy Institute16:13 16-Dec-25
Border Patrol commander, agents reappear in force in Chicago immigrant communities Investing.com16:05 16-Dec-25
Pritzker Signs $1.5B Plan to Overhaul Public Transportation, Avoid Service Cuts WTTW15:56 16-Dec-25
Church Nativity scenes add zip ties to protest immigration raids ABC7 / WLS-TV15:44 16-Dec-25
Chicago’s interim DCASE chief aims to steady arts sector and city cultural department Chicago Sun-Times15:03 16-Dec-25
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Back in Chicago as Federal Immigration Operations Ramp Back Up WTTW14:54 16-Dec-25
Atlas Van Lines: Illinois exodus continues, but slows in 2025 Illinois Policy Institute14:22 16-Dec-25
Council members who oppose Mayor Johnson's proposed budget put their alternative revenue cards on the table Chicago Sun-Times13:26 16-Dec-25
Bovino, federal immigration agents seen in Chicago, suburbs ABC7 / WLS-TV12:41 16-Dec-25
Bovino’s back: Border Patrol commander leads agents in fresh round of immigration raids in Chicago area WBEZ Chicago12:40 16-Dec-25
Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand Chicago Sun-Times12:35 16-Dec-25
Tax the Rich or Burden Working Families? The Choice Is Clear. Inequality.org12:02 16-Dec-25
Bovino’s back: Border Patrol chief leads agents in fresh round of raids throughout Chicago area Chicago Sun-Times11:59 16-Dec-25
Hispanic restaurant owner sues Chicago as he accuses mayor of denying him ritzy waterfront… MailOnline11:41 16-Dec-25
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation Capitol News Illinois08:24 16-Dec-25
Hundreds of Chicagoans contribute campaign money in hotly contested mayoral election . . . in New York City? Chicago Sun-Times06:39 16-Dec-25
How the Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois’ only national forest WBEZ Chicago06:32 16-Dec-25
Gov. Pritzker to sign public transit funding bill ABC7 / WLS-TV06:15 16-Dec-25
High sales taxes suck a little joy out of Illinois holidays Illinois Policy Institute06:03 16-Dec-25
Il AG joins lawsuit against Uber over subscription service ABC7 / WLS-TV05:55 16-Dec-25
In the last 7 days
Lawmakers, Advocates Remain Divided on Immigration Reform WTTW21:37 15-Dec-25
Riverwalk vendor files civil rights lawsuit against city, Chicago mayor | The Chicago Report FOX 32 Chicago20:26 15-Dec-25
Southern Ill. choir returns from Christmas performance at the White House KFVS1218:59 15-Dec-25
Chicago business owner sues city and mayor, claims Riverwalk license revoked due to racial bias FOX 32 Chicago18:04 15-Dec-25
Gov. JB Pritzker 'could have gone either way' on Illinois' new right-to-die law Chicago Sun-Times17:53 15-Dec-25
Chicago mayor, council remain deadlocked on budget as shutdown threat looms FOX 32 Chicago17:23 15-Dec-25
Rival Chicago Budget Proposal Eliminates Garbage Fee Hike as Crucial Votes Loom, Again WTTW17:21 15-Dec-25
Bryan Zarou Appointed to Chicago Inspector General Search Committee Better Government Association15:22 15-Dec-25
Council members who oppose Mayor Johnson's proposed budget drop plan to raise garbage collection fees Chicago Sun-Times11:32 15-Dec-25
Ruling expected soon from judge overseeing lawsuit brought by Cicero diner against Illinois Gaming Board Chicago Sun-Times06:30 15-Dec-25
City Council meets Monday as budget deadline looms ABC7 / WLS-TV06:19 15-Dec-25
Artists emerge from Chicago’s projects by way of forklifts Illinois Policy Institute06:07 15-Dec-25
Performers emerge from Chicago’s projects by way of forklifts Illinois Policy Institute06:07 15-Dec-25
Chicago Housing Authority subject of HUD audit citing immigration and criminal activity, records show Chicago Sun-Times06:05 15-Dec-25
US congressman warns India ties 'cold, frigid' Gulf News22:06 14-Dec-25
Brinshore Development and CHA had bumpy relationship before developer put 20 Chicago properties on sale Chicago Sun-Times06:34 13-Dec-25
Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers, Illinois agriculture director says St. Louis Public Radio06:08 13-Dec-25
Lessons From Trump’s “War” on Chicago Mother Jones03:05 13-Dec-25
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states The Hindu Business Line00:21 13-Dec-25
Illinois' political tensions nothing compared to failed redistricting push in Indiana Chicago Sun-Times18:06 12-Dec-25
RCP Podcast: Indiana GOP Defies Trump, Massive Minnesota Fraud, Chicago Head Tax RealClearPolitics (Video)18:06 12-Dec-25
Illinois Agriculture Director Says Trump Trade Policies Are ‘Crushing’ Farmers WTTW17:52 12-Dec-25
Illinois Enacts Assisted-Suicide Law NewsMax17:47 12-Dec-25
Report offers $1B in fixes as Chicago budget talks break down Illinois Policy Institute17:41 12-Dec-25
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers NPR Illinois17:10 12-Dec-25
Most Chicagoans, aldermen oppose Johnson’s 2026 budget Illinois Policy Institute15:50 12-Dec-25
Chicago business activity skid hits two years Illinois Policy Institute14:49 12-Dec-25
Appeals Court Blocks Mass Release Of ICE Detainees But Deals Blow To Trump Detention Policy Block Club Chicago14:01 12-Dec-25
Rep. Miller to Newsmax: Blue States Flouting Federal Laws NewsMax13:52 12-Dec-25
Evanston Church Nativity Scene Adds Zip Ties, Gas Masks and ICE to Protest Immigration Raids WTTW12:56 12-Dec-25
Brandon on Stacy’s Leash: How Chicago Works Illinois Policy Institute11:56 12-Dec-25
Pritzker Signs ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ Bill WTTW11:55 12-Dec-25
New IL law allows some terminally ill adults to die with medical help ABC7 / WLS-TV11:51 12-Dec-25
Gov. JB Pritzker signs 'right-to-die' legislation for terminally ill people to end their lives in Illinois Chicago Sun-Times11:12 12-Dec-25
Man charged with attacking 3 women in the Loop Chicago Sun-Times08:25 12-Dec-25
How Trump can turn the tables on the left with a radical tax plan Fox News08:00 12-Dec-25
Chicago's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up? Chicago Sun-Times06:36 12-Dec-25
Greg Bovino's the star of Trump’s deportation show. We trace his roots. Chicago Sun-Times06:36 12-Dec-25
Name a Supreme Court decision in the current term that will prove consequential. NOTUS05:02 12-Dec-25
Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous… Fox News04:15 12-Dec-25
Court blocks release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in Chicago-area crackdown Boston Globe00:07 12-Dec-25
Federal appeals court blocks release of hundreds, but Trump still loses in mixed immigration ruling Chicago Sun-Times21:15 11-Dec-25
Like Chi-town legend, Santa Fe pols squelch free speech Santa Fe New Mexican20:10 11-Dec-25
New policies cause worry among refugees, asylum seekers in Chicago ABC7 / WLS-TV18:10 11-Dec-25
Indiana Republicans reject Trump-backed redistricting, easing pressure on Illinois Dems for remap Chicago Sun-Times18:04 11-Dec-25
$1B, unneeded tax hike coming to a tollway near you? Illinois Policy Institute17:55 11-Dec-25
‘Where is justice for Krystal?’ Mom of cop asks after suing Chicago Police Department, partner who shot her Chicago Sun-Times17:30 11-Dec-25
Chicago grand jurors continue stunning streak of rejecting Trump DOJ indictments MS.Now14:56 11-Dec-25
Illinois Sen. Emil Jones III strikes deal with feds to avoid conviction in bribery case Chicago Sun-Times13:15 11-Dec-25
Jason Mattera to Newsmax: Trump Admin Targets Chicago Transit NewsMax11:58 11-Dec-25
Trump threatens to cut Chicago transit funding after criminal allegedly set woman on fire Fox News09:09 11-Dec-25
Order mandating changes at Broadview ICE facility extended ABC7 / WLS-TV09:09 11-Dec-25
Chicago's bond rating likely to drop to a notch above junk, no matter how and when budget stalemate ends Chicago Sun-Times06:32 11-Dec-25
Illinois National Guard still federalized as President Trump extends order Stripes02:11 11-Dec-25
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan asks President Trump for pardon Illinois Policy Institute20:51 10-Dec-25
Central Illinois farmers on President Trump’s $12 billion aid package amid trade tensions WEEK-TV20:44 10-Dec-25
Looking ahead to Chicago's 2027 mayoral election | The Chicago Report FOX 32 Chicago20:26 10-Dec-25
Family of Chicago cop killed in botched chase sues Chicago Police Department and partner who shot her Chicago Sun-Times20:20 10-Dec-25
Indiana Senate Committee Advances Redistricting Legislation Backed by Trump Toward Final Floor Vote WTTW19:42 10-Dec-25
Cook Co. assessor, Board of Review trade blame on property tax hikes ABC7 / WLS-TV18:33 10-Dec-25
Chicago shoppers don’t buy Trump’s claim that affordability is a ‘hoax’ Chicago Sun-Times18:33 10-Dec-25
Mayor's critics introduce alternate budget, set 5 meetings to vote by end of year CBS Chicago18:07 10-Dec-25
Former Summit police chief convicted of bribery, conspiracy, obstruction of justice Chicago Sun-Times17:26 10-Dec-25
Illinois governor signs law to counter Trump administration's 'depravity' — DHS fires back immediately The Blaze17:17 10-Dec-25
Ald. Hopkins proposes revised curfew measure for teens, with 12 hours notice and four-hour limit Chicago Sun-Times15:08 10-Dec-25
Budget Deadlock Continues as Critics of Mayor’s Proposal Push Forward WTTW14:47 10-Dec-25
Federal grand jury rejects another 'Midway Blitz' case, this time against Laugh Factory manager Chicago Sun-Times13:47 10-Dec-25
New Proposal Would Expand CPD’s Curfew Power to Stop Teen Gatherings WTTW12:44 10-Dec-25
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asks Trump to pardon him after conviction St. Louis Public Radio12:36 10-Dec-25
Budget battle drags on at City Hall, with mayor and alders at odds over head tax CBS Chicago11:41 10-Dec-25
New vision for passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open job, business markets Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism07:02 10-Dec-25
City Council meets as budget deadline looms ABC7 / WLS-TV06:55 10-Dec-25
Democrat Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Natural Gas Pipeline Emissions Pipeline Technology Journal06:50 10-Dec-25
From Skepticism to Savings: Suburban Pension Consolidation Helps Ease Burden for Illinois Taxpayers WTTW06:48 10-Dec-25
Ignored, misdiagnosed, left to die: Illinois' new prison health care provider has a history of poor care, records show Chicago Sun-Times06:33 10-Dec-25
In the last month
Barack Obama in Santa hat surprises school children during visit to Chicago Chicago Sun-Times21:13 9-Dec-25
A New Illinois Law Seeks To Protect Immigrants Amid Trump's Crackdowns HuffPost (US)21:09 9-Dec-25
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asks Trump to pardon him after bribery conviction Chicago Sun-Times20:57 9-Dec-25
Pritzker unchallenged on Democrat primary ballot after Tillman removed by board Washington Examiner18:25 9-Dec-25
As Indiana Republicans move toward redistricting, Pritzker warns Illinois ‘won’t stand idly by’ Chicago Sun-Times18:19 9-Dec-25
Chicago woman detained by federal agents among five U.S. citizens to testify in Washington Chicago Sun-Times18:10 9-Dec-25
2025 FOIA Legislation Analysis Better Government Association17:42 9-Dec-25
Mayor changes head tax proposal; alders to present alternative budget ABC7 / WLS-TV17:31 9-Dec-25
Advocates Ask Pritzker, IDOC to Endorse Transfer Plan for Women at Logan Prison WTTW16:53 9-Dec-25

      
            
      
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Illinois is considered a strong blue state. In the federal government, Illinois is represented by two U.S. Senators and seventeen U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin are Democrats. Of the seventeen Representatives, fourteen are Democrats and three are Republicans. Illinois also has a Democrat governor, J.B. Pritzker, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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