Tens of thousands join “No Kings” rallies in Chicago and statewide, protesting Trump-era immigration enforcement. Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’ by Maggie Dougherty

The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois. Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois by Hannah Meisel

Many people will see out-of-pocket premiums increase dramatically due to the scheduled expiration of enhanced federal tax credits State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate by Peter Hancock

Krishnamoorthi dominates Illinois Senate fundraising as Stratton and Kelly lag, reshaping the 2026 primary field. Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race by Brenden Moore

A federal appeals court maintained a pause on troop deployment Thursday afternoon. Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois by Andrew Adams

Democrats running for comptroller also reported raising six figures in the last quarter. Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor by Ben Szalinski

Illinois lawmakers acknowledge there are limits to what the state can do as they craft a legislative response. Illinois lawmakers condemn ICE raids in Chicago, weigh state response by Brenden Moore

Gov. JB Pritzker is one of the wealthiest politicians in American history. Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts by Ben Szalinski

The Madigan-involved bribery case against AT&T Illinois’ former boss could disappear in a year under a new agreement with prosecutors. Ex-AT&T Illinois head could see bribery charges dismissed under agreement with feds by Hannah Meisel

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law in 2024 eliminating the statewide grocery tax. Here’s what happens now. More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax by Ben Szalinski