Top Illinois Democrats call U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights a ‘crushing blow to our democracy’
The ruling is likely to impact elections in 2028, since many filing deadlines for this year’s elections have passed, including in Illinois.
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Four Democrats battle in March primary to succeed Susana Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
State Reps. Margaret Croke and Stephanie Kifowit, state Sen. Karina Villa, and Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim are all looking to replace outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza
Here’s where Illinois Democrats running for U.S. Senate stand on three key issues
Where do Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate stand on three major issues in this race: immigration, healthcare and Israel’s war in Gaza?
Illinois Democrats and Republicans introduce competing packages to regulate data centers amid concerns over power and water usage
Lawmakers from both parties argue the centers pose a significant threat to Illinois’ power grid and freshwater sources like the Mahomet Aquifer, but they are offering different visions for how to regulate the industry.
Election ’26: 4 Democrats seeking to replace Mendoza as Illinois comptroller
Democrats Margaret Croke, Karina Villa, Stephanie Kifowit and Holly Kim are competing in the primary to succeed outgoing Comptroller Susana Mendoza.
Sun-Times, WBEZ and UChicago to host first live-broadcast debate for Democratic Senate candidates
U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton square off Monday night ahead of their marquee matchup in the March 17 primary election.
Illinois lawmakers’ 2026 theme: affordability
Democrats are seeking to capitalize on Trump-driven chaos during election year session
‘365 days of chaos’: Illinois Democrats reflect on 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term
One year into President Donald Trump’s second term in office, top Illinois Democrats said it’s been a year of broken promises, uncertainty and fear for the future.
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
How Illinois’ Democratic U.S. Senate candidates plan to address economic issues
Federal and state websites descend into political finger-pointing as SNAP fight drags on
Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites.
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years during partisan standoff
The partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
Texas Democrats in Illinois end two-week walkout, return to the Lone Star state
The departure marked the end of a nationally-watched standoff between the lawmakers and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who pushed the remap plan at President Donald Trump’s urging in a bid to add five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House.
Illinois Dems say state should be blueprint in national fight against Trump
Democratic candidates for Senate disagree over receiving contributions from corporations.
Illinois Dem leaders Welch, Harmon eye same state central committee post
llinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Illinois Senate President Don Harmon downplay the potential of a heavyweight power struggle..