Illinois politicians descended on Springfield Monday morning to file to run in the 2026 midterms. Some are running in districts national Democrats are looking to redraw. 

After a three-year reconstruction, all lanes on the Kennedy Expressway reopened Friday – one month ahead of schedule. 

As Illinois lawmakers prepare for the second week of veto session, Chicago-area public transit agencies shared a more detailed look at their 2026 budgets — and when they expect funding to run out.

Following weeks of increased immigration raids in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Thursday creating a commission to track immigration enforcement actions and make recommendations for state policy changes. 

The Illinois State Board of Elections deadlocked on an appeal from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) of a more than $9 million fine for allegedly accepting donations above campaign contribution limits. 

Gov. JB Pritzker says a proposed corporate head tax would “penalize” business growth in Chicago. 

With the Trump administration attempting to cut funding and targeting exhibits, the chair of the Illinois House Museum, Arts, Culture and Entertainment Committee is looking for state-level solutions to protect Illinois’ museums. 

With changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) potentially costing Illinois as much as $800 million in 2027, the state is taking steps to lower that price tag. 

Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski raised just over $1.5 million in the third quarter, the most of the gubernatorial candidates, as the race for comptroller splits the General Assembly. 

With tariff and immigration policies impacting businesses nationwide, the Illinois House International Relations, Tourism and Trade Committee met Thursday to hear how the state could assist Illinois’ manufacturing and tourism businesses.