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    Illinois’ Congressional candidates raised millions of dollars in the first half of 2025. The latest campaign disclosure filings shine a light on where that money is coming from. 

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    State leaders are gearing up for what is likely to be another expensive election cycle, state campaign disclosures show. 

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    Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek reelection to the post she has held since 2016, she announced Wednesday. 

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    Illinois joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit over federal education funding for school programs that was withheld by the Department of Education. 

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    Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday directing state agencies to evaluate how the Trump administration’s tariffs will impact Illinois. 

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    A report from the Civic Federation says Illinois should look to limit the layers of government involved in road maintenance and encourage better coordination to improve road quality and reduce costs. 

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    After State Farm announced a rate hike in Illinois, state leaders and lawmakers are calling for legislation to increase transparency and prevent large rate increases. 

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    The Trump administration will exempt Illinois from a federal redistribution of confiscated forced reset triggers, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Friday. 

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    Illinois leaders and food banks are warning changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will have a ripple effect that could see grocery stores close and farmers lose income. 

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    As some members of the Illinois Congressional delegation retire and others seek higher office, the state is set for a political shakeup from local offices to federal ones.