Bailey says calling Chicago a ‘hellhole’ was ‘dumb’ as he courts more city votes
Bailey said his calling Chicago a "hellhole" in his last campaign was "dumb" as he tries to attract more urban voters.
Bailey said his calling Chicago a "hellhole" in his last campaign was "dumb" as he tries to attract more urban voters.
Pritzker gave another $5M to boost Stratton in Senate primary, records show
Pritzker donated another $5 million to a super PAC supporting Stratton, in her successful U.S. Senate primary campaign, FEC records show.
Pritzker donated another $5 million to a super PAC supporting Stratton, in her successful U.S. Senate primary campaign, FEC records show.
Pritzker pushes back as Trump threatens funding over Asian carp project
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Governor JB Pritzker responds to President Donald Trump’s threat to pull funding from efforts to stop invasive Asian carp.
Darren Bailey says Trump’s mocking of Pope Leo, post of himself as Jesus is ‘wrong’
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
Trump admin moves Great Lakes Asian carp project from Illinois, Pritzker claims a ‘political stunt’
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their disputes over the $1.1B project to prevent the Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
The Trump administration and Illinois continue their disputes over the $1.1B project to prevent the Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
Pritzker joins potential 2028 contenders at national conference in New York
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday at a national conference in New York, outlining what he says Democrats should focus on heading into 2028 and how to approach President Donald Trump.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday at a national conference in New York, outlining what he says Democrats should focus on heading into 2028 and how to approach President Donald Trump.
Illinois leaders blast Trump, float 25th Amendment after Iran warning: 'pure evil'
Several Illinois politicians are responding to Trump's threat by calling for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment or urging Congress to reconvene to halt potential military action.
Several Illinois politicians are responding to Trump's threat by calling for his removal from office under the 25th Amendment or urging Congress to reconvene to halt potential military action.
Pritzker pushes E-15 fuel plan as drivers look for relief at the pump
As gas prices stay high, Gov. JB Pritzker proposes expanding access to E-15 gasoline, while GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains whether it will truly save drivers money or offer only modest relief.
As gas prices stay high, Gov. JB Pritzker proposes expanding access to E-15 gasoline, while GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan explains whether it will truly save drivers money or offer only modest relief.
Illinois panel wants Trump admin officials to testify about Operation Midway Blitz
A state panel wants to hear from eight Trump admin officials about their role in Operation Midway Blitz.
A state panel wants to hear from eight Trump admin officials about their role in Operation Midway Blitz.
Trump blames Chicago leaders in Loyola student’s killing
President Donald Trump is criticizing Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, linking their policies to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
President Donald Trump is criticizing Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, linking their policies to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.
Mars plans to add 600 jobs as it expands Chicago headquarters
Mars Snacking plans to add about 600 jobs as it expands its global headquarters in Chicago.
Mars Snacking plans to add about 600 jobs as it expands its global headquarters in Chicago.
Pritzker says Loyola student Sheridan Gorman’s killing was due to ‘real failures’
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
The governor blamed the Trump administration for not going after "the worst of the worst," as the president said he would.
"A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win
Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.
Republican nominee Darren Bailey says his general election strategy will center on expanding support in Chicago after securing his party’s nomination, positioning a renewed outreach effort as he prepares to face Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker again this fall.
Pritzker, Bailey trade fire as general election begins
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks after Stratton secures primary election victory
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.
Gov. JB Pritzker is fresh off a successful night, having funded the winning Senate campaign of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. He sits down with FOX Chicago's Paris Schutz a day after the election.
Suburban Chicago man charged with threatening Gov. JB Pritzker: police
A 71-year-old man from suburban Chicago has been arrested on charges of threatening Gov. JB Pritzker, authorities said.
A 71-year-old man from suburban Chicago has been arrested on charges of threatening Gov. JB Pritzker, authorities said.
Illinois 2026 Primary Election Day: Here are 5 things to watch as voters head to the polls
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois with several key races at the federal, state, and local level at stake.
Primary Election Day is here in Illinois with several key races at the federal, state, and local level at stake.
Illinois' open US Senate race tests Pritzker's influence ahead of possible presidential bid
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state.
Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.



















