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So far, three Republicans say they’re seeking to challenge Pritzker in next year's election.

Democrats can tally up a lot of wins this legislative cycle. But it was not entirely a smooth process.

Illinois Republicans may have been shut out on the key issues this spring, but they did find a unifying theme as the party tries to make its case against Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who’s up for reelection next year. “How can we trust him?” asked Senate Republican leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods at one of the many news conferences the out-of-power GOP held to deliver a litany of ...

Republicans argue carving up communities like Springfield only makes government worse.

Lawmakers approved ethics reforms Monday and early Tuesday morning that advocates said would bar elected officials from lobbying other units of government and interrupt the "revolving door" of lawmakers leaving

House lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that could finally reduce trailer fees.

In a state rocked by corruption in government over the years, Illinois lawmakers have agreed on a bipartisan ethics bill, but some said the measure doesnt go far enough to ti

While many Illinoisans spent Memorial Day off from work or maybe at a barbecue, Democrats in the General Assembly introduced, debated, altered and voted to

(The Center Square) – In a state rocked by corruption in government over the years, Illinois lawmakers have agreed on a bipartisan ethics bill, but some said the measure doesn't go far enough to tighten ethical rules for lobbyists and ...

An ethics reform proposal approved by the Illinois House and sent to the state Senate would ban constitutional officeholders from lobbying the state until six months after leaving office or for the rest of their term, whichever is sooner.