More Than 141,000 People Moved Out Of Illinois In 2022: Census Bureau

Illinois lost a larger share of its population than any state other than New York last year — 2 percent of residents have left since 2020.

Illinois Secession Group Focusing On St. Louis Suburbs: Report

So far, 26 Illinois counties have voted to support secession, according to a group behind the effort.

Illinois Democrat Senator Scott Bennett Dies Unexpectedly At Age 45

Bennett joined the Senate in 2015 after serving as an assistant State's Attorney in Champaign County. He leaves a wife and two kids behind.

Gun Rights Groups Plan Lawsuits If Illinois Lawmakers Pass New Restrictions

The bill is "gonna wake up the sleeping giants who say ‘hey, no, we’ve had enough'" Guns Save Life founder John Boch believes.

Gov. Pritzker Signs SAFE-T Act Amendment Expanding 'Detention Net'

Changes to the law ending cash bail in Illinois passed on a party line vote, but the act still faces a legal challenge from prosecutors.

U.S. House Passes Respect For Marriage Bill: How Illinois Reps Voted

The measure protecting same-sex and interracial marriage passed by a 258-169 vote with 39 Republicans, including Rodney Davis, voting yes.

Hunters Are Encouraged To Donate Their Deer Meat To Hunters Feeding Illinois

One in ten people in Illinois struggles with hunger every day.

Illinois Lawmakers Discuss Legislation That Could Allow Prisoners To Vote

"Perhaps, they are the intended consequences of this being a Democratic voter drive," a Republican critic said.

SAFE-T Act Amendments Include Denying Pretrial Release For Serious Crimes

Under the amendments, release can be denied for first- and second-degree murder, child sexual assault, robbery and other serious crimes.

Illinois To Pay $1.3 Billion In Unemployment Debt Using State Funds

The state will use over $1.8 billion in government funds to cover a $1.36 billion federal loan balance and create an interest-free loan.

How IL Senators Voted On Same-Sex, Interracial Marriage Protection

Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth both voted in favor of the bill that needs to pass the House to move on to President Biden.

Navigating Illinois' Home Sale Slowdown

High interest rates have pushed mortgage payments up by 40 percent.

Illinois Continues With Nation's Worst Unemployment Rate

Illinois finished dead last in unemployment rates last month.

Recalled Toys Remain Easy To Purchase In Illinois: Report

The “Trouble in Toyland” report shows recalled and potentially dangerous toys were easy to get online.

Farming Associations Work To Strengthen Illinois' Food Supply Chains

The goal of the Everything Local conference is to get Illinois products on the dinner table.

Illinois At Heart Of Railroad Labor Dispute With All Seven Class 1 Railroads

A rail workers’ strike won’t just hurt the economy, it will hurt families, especially in Illinois.

Illinois Voters Approve Workers Right Amendment Measure, AP Projects

The Illinois constitutional amendment guarantees the rights of workers to bargain collectively for working conditions, salary, and hours.

Court Ruling Throws IL Student Debt Relief Applicants Deeper In Limbo

In Illinois, nearly 1.5 million people are eligible to apply, including many recipients of Pell Grants.

3 Illinois Counties Vote To Investigate Seceding, Forming New State

Voters in Brown, Madison, and Hardin counties agreed Chicago and Cook County hold too much political power and want to form a new state.

IL Meteorologist Sorensen Becomes State's First Openly Gay Congressman

Democrat Eric Sorensen, who was raised in Rockford, won in the 17th District after his opponent, Joy King, conceded the race.

Pritzker 'Planning' To Be Governor, Bailey To Wait For Sign From God

Gov J.B. Pritzker said the Illinois GOP has been "taken over entirely" by supporters of "the MAGA Republican ideas" and Donald Trump.

Democrats Win Big In Illinois: Pritzker, Duckworth, Raoul Defeat GOP

Democrat "trifecta" in Illinois as the governor's office, state senate and state house went firmly blue on Election Night.

2022 Midterm Election: Giannoulias Leads In Secretary Of State Race

Longtime Secretary of State Jesse White did not run for another term. He took office 24 years ago.

Raoul Declares Victory Over DeVore In IL Attorney General's Race

The incumbent Democrat Kwame Raoul has just more than 54 percent of the vote over challenger Thomas DeVore in a contested statewide race.

Duckworth Projected Winner For U.S. Senate: AP

Tammy Duckworth is projected to win her second term in office, defeating challenger Kathy Salvi shortly after polls closed in Illinois.

Pritzker Defeats Bailey, Wins Reelection As Illinois Governor

Gov. J.B. Pritzker secured a second term in office Tuesday. In a victory speech, he took aim at former President Trump and his supporters.

Illinois Comptroller Likely Wins Second Term

Incumbent Susana A. Mendoza came out ahead in a fight to retain her seat against a county auditor and a retired economics professor.

Midterm Election Results: How Soon Should IL Residents Expect Them?

State election officials say fewer people are voting by mail than in 2020, which could bring results in several competitive races sooner.

Illinois Election 2022: Voters Decide On Governor, U.S. Senator, More

The polls are open until 7 p.m. as voters cast their ballots for a new secretary of state, attorney general and Congressional reps.

Illinois Secretary Of State Race: Giannoulias, Brady Competing

Both candidates say they want to modernize and cut wait times in driver services offices.

3 Vie For Illinois' State Comptroller Seat: Illinois Election 2022

Incumbent Susana A. Mendoza will face Republican Shannon Teresi and Libertarian Deirdre McCloskey.

Billionaire Pritzker Vs. Farmer Bailey In Governor's Race: IL Election

J.B. Pritzker, a Chicago Democrat, is heavily favored to win a second term over challenger State Sen. Darren Bailey, a Xenia Republican.

Duckworth Seeks Second Term As U.S. Senator, Facing Salvi and Redpath

Tammy Duckworth says she has worked for "common-sense" lawmaking, while attorney Kathy Salvi claims the Senator is "part of the problem."

Raoul Vs. Lawyer DeVore For Attorney General: Illinois Election 2022

Democrat Kwame Raoul and Republican challenger Thomas DeVore take different approaches to how to serve as Illinois' top lawyer, public.

Illinois Comptroller's Campaign Ad Catches Eye Of Late-Night TV Stars

A campaign ad from Susana A. Mendoza made Stephen Colbert do a double-take, and Jimmy Kimmel also did a bit on it.

Duckworth, Salvi Spar On Issues, Agree On Bears In Arlington Heights

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth and challenger Kathy Salvi disagree on issues like violence and abortion but like the team's move to the suburbs.

Susana A. Mendoza, State Comptroller: Candidate Questionnaire

Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza will go up against two other candidates to try to retain her seat.

Applications For Illinois Mortgage Assistance Program Accepted Soon

Qualifying homeowners who struggled to keep up during the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive up to $30,000 in grant funding.

Banks Are Rejecting ​Some Illinois Tax Rebate Checks —​ Here's Why

Find out why banks aren't taking some residents' tax rebate checks and what to do if it happens to you.

Daylight Saving Time Ends In IL: What About Sunshine Protection Act?

Illinois has nine bills pending to make Daylight Saving Time the standard year-round as Nov. 6 creeps closer and the sun sets earlier.