The two most intense state legislative pressure campaigns I’ve witnessed both ended in failure. Back in 2017, Gov. Bruce Rauner tried everything he could think of to stop legislative Republicans from ...

Illinois Democrats have long said they would only gerrymander if the Indiana GOP bowed to Trump’s demands and redid their own map. In the wake of Hoosier Republicans’ move on Thursday, they don’t seem ...

Illinois Democrats had been awaiting the outcome of the Indiana vote, warning Illinois was ready to respond. For now, it appears Illinois will stand down in that effort.

The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their ...

The current trend of redistricting mid-cycle began in July when President Donald Trump asked Texas to redraw its map to help ...

As 2026 approaches, several new Illinois laws are slated to take effect on Jan. 1 that could impact your daily life more than you know.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Donald Trump to pardon him. Good luck with that.

(WAND) - Former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan has asked President Donald Trump for a pardon. An online registry ...

The longest serving state speaker in history, Madigan was charged in 2022 with bribery conspiracy, wire fraud among others ...

Former Illinois house speaker Michael Madigan is asking President Trump for clemency. President accidentally struck while on ...

Good morning, Chicago. A police union and a group of Arlington Heights police officers filed suit against the village, claiming that officials are violating state law by preventing officers from ...

Illinois courthouses are now off-limits to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents hoping to make an immigration arrest.