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Illinois Senate race buzz is about a person not on the ballot: JB Pritzker and his 2028 ambitions
Some politicos are wondering whether Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's potential 2028 bid will be diminished if his chosen ...
Krishnamoorthi joins Senate race in Illinois
Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois announced Wednesday morning that he is running for Senate in 2026.
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Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Curb Junk Fees and Lower Costs
SPRINGFIELD In a victory for working families struggling with the affordability crisis and deceptive corporate practices, the ...
Tammy Duckworth endorses Juliana Stratton for Illinois Senate seat
Duckworth’s endorsement of Stratton follows Durbin's retirement announcement last week after nearly 30 years in the Senate.
Illinois senate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree plan
Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal ...
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Illinois Senate committee approves violent crime reporting proposal
The Illinois Senate Criminal Law Committee unanimously supported a bill Tuesday to require law enforcement to submit ...
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Proposal would deduct from Illinois paychecks to create new state agency
(The Center Square) — A small business advocate says a paid leave proposal in the Illinois Senate would be a direct tax on workers and employers. State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, proposed ...
Bill to raise age mandate for Illinois driving test advances
(The Center Square) – A bill to raise the age at which Illinois drivers must take a road test is one step closer to becoming ...