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What is gerrymandering, what do Illinois' congressional districts look like? What to know
Illinois officials’ criticisms of Texas lawmakers gerrymandering maps are drawing accusations of hypocrisy, but what is “gerrymandering”?
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Pritzker: Trump, Abbott trying to 'cheat'
Illinois Governor Pritzker said President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are "afraid" of losing control of Congress in ...
Illinois lt. gov. responds to Texas redistricting: ‘Nothing will be off the table’
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) said on Tuesday that “nothing will be off the table” in response to the plan by Texas Republicans to redraw their congressional boundaries in a way they hope ...
Illinois schools to offer mental health screenings under bill Gov. Pritzker signed in Evanston
Illinois the first state in the nation to require public schools to offer mental health screenings in 3rd through 12th grades ...
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Illinois State Fair to unveil 2025 Butter Cow on August 6
The Illinois State Fair has announced the official unveiling of the 2025 Butter Cow, a much-anticipated event set to take ...
Pritzker's signature on police pension bill adds pressure for state bailout and city property tax hike
The bill will cost the city $60 million more in 2027, and by 2055, city pension payments will be $750 million higher than ...
Editorial: Adding $11 billion to Chicago’s liabilities was a decision that lacked courage, Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker’s decision to sign fiscally irresponsible pension legislation sets Chicago back tremendously in righting its ...
Pritzker signs two laws against rogue towing companies, use of AI therapists
The laws close a loophole where illegal tow operators re-register under a new business name and ban AI bots from posing as ...