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Cook County Democrats Leave Senate Race Unendorsed, Back Pritzker, Croke and Hynes

By withholding a Senate endorsement, party leaders shift their influence toward governor, comptroller and assessor races.

Mendoza Won’t Seek Fourth Term as Comptroller, Eyes Chicago Mayoral Run

Michael Madigan Seeks Bond Pending Appeal of Bribery Conviction

State Farm Proposes 27.2% Homeowners Rate Hike in Illinois as It Faces Political Pushback

Prosecutors Seek Nearly Six-Year Prison Term for Madigan Ally Michael McClain

Pritzker Taps Christian Mitchell as Running Mate for 2026 Re-election

Pritzker Signs Laws to Expand College Access and Strengthen Enforcement Tools in Illinois

Illinois Revokes Heights Crematory License Over Improper Handling of Remains

Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison and $2.5 Million Fine for Corruption

Prosecutors Urge 12.5-Year Term and $1.5 Million Fine for Michael Madigan

Illinois Lawmakers Rush to Finalize Transit Funding Package with Toll Hike, Rideshare Tax

House Bill Restricting Gender-Affirming Care Coverage Advances to Senate

Illinois School District Faces Federal Probe Over Transgender Athlete's Track Meet Win

Lauren Underwood Declines Senate Bid, Reshaping Illinois Democratic Contests

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan Honored at Kankakee Funeral

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan Dies at 91, Funeral Arrangements Announced

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Known for Death Penalty Moratorium and Corruption Conviction, Dies at 91

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Faces GOP Backlash Over Call for Mass Protests Against Republicans

Tammy Duckworth Endorses Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate Seat

Jury in Emil Jones III Bribery Trial Directed to Continue Deliberations After Deadlock Signal