Ald. Pat Dowell, Alexi Giannoulias, Ald. David Moore and Clerk Anna Valencia wait for their turn to speak at Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch on Wednesday. [Josh Catalano]

Chicago Ald. Pat Dowell (3), Ald. David Moore (17) and Clerk Anna Valencia on Wednesday offered specific changes they would make if they become Illinois’ next secretary of state while former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias focused on national politics. 

Lawmakers and parents criticized Gov. JB Pritzker and the State Board of Education for the new mask mandate in schools.  

An official with the Illinois State Board of Elections said new Census figures don’t match Democrats’ redistricting maps. An Illinois Racing Board commissioner expressed hope for a return of racing at Arlington in 2023. And the Democratic Party formally adopts a new party structure.  

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed another two measures into law, including one designating Penicillium chrysogenum NRRL 1951 as the official state microbe.

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed dozens of bills into law since late last week, whittling down the number of items awaiting his action as a signing deadline looms. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a trio of bills into law regarding prescription drugs, including a measure that limits out-of-pocket costs.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed a trio of bills into law to tweak the state’s rules on prescription drugs, including a measure that limits out-of-pocket costs.  

Appearing at a news conference at the State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four bills into law that will provide additional protections for Illinois’ seniors. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed four bills into law that he said will provide additional protections for Illinois’ seniors.  

Senate President Don Harmon has contracted COVID-19. Former Sen. Bill Haine has died. And the Illinois Commerce Commission announced a new area code.   

 

Former Sen. Matt Murphy called for lawmakers on Friday to provide more federal funding to help the state’s hotel industry.  

Lawmakers should use more federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help Illinois’ struggling hospitality industry as soon as possible, a former state senator told a House committee on Friday.  

Gov. JB Pritzker hands a copy of SB 817, which bans schools from adopting hair discrimination policies, to student Jett Hawkins during a Friday news conference. 

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed two education-related measures into law that were much discussed during this year’s legislative session.  

The U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday more than half of the 3,143 counties in the United States were smaller in 2020 than they were in 2010. (US Census Bureau)

All but 15 of Illinois’ 102 counties lost population during the last decade, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.