Politics
Illinois teachers believe parents support teaching inclusive history, despite national divides
A new report from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows most educators in the state think parents support them teaching about race and gender.
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.
Trump agrees to extend judge’s block on deploying National Guard as Supreme Court weighs case
The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order.
Jury chosen in murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson
Grayson was charged with first-degree murder after shooting Sonya Massey, 36, in her kitchen after she called to report a prowler outside her home southeast of Springfield in 2024.
Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands to the streets in Urbana
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Urbana for the second “No Kings” protest of the year. The causes represented varied, but those in attendance had one thing in common: They aren’t happy with President Donald Trump.
Photo Gallery: Thousands of Illinoisans protest Trump at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana
An estimated 4,000 people rallied in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest the administration and policies of President Donald Trump.
Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race
SPRINGFIELD — Since early July, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has been a familiar face on Illinois television screens, with the Schaumburg Democrat telling the state’s voters
Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor
Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.
Illinois lawmakers condemn ICE raids in Chicago, weigh state response
State leaders pledge to explore new protections for immigrants but say their power is limited.
Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts
Governor says ‘I like to play cards’ as returns show $1.4M in gambling income
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign unlikely to join federal higher education compact
U of I Provost John Coleman said the university would not agree to demands in the compact, like freezing tuition and shutting down departments that belittle conservative ideas.
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Violent protests, legally questionable immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops without the governor’s approval will be at the forefront of state lawmakers’ minds when they return to Springfield on Tuesday.