Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza not running for reelection
By Rick Pearson & Jeremy Gorner
Answers on Comptroller Susana Mendoza's future could come soon
By Mary Ann Ahern
Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she won't seek re-election
By Will Hager
IL Comptroller Susana Mendoza says she will not run for reelection at press conference in Chicago's Little Village
By Lissette Nuñez
Mendoza could skip all-important Cook County meeting amid rumors of mayoral bid
By Tahman Bradley
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$900,000 Homes in New York, Illinois and Oregon
By Angela Serratore
Illinois leaders blast State Farm as it hikes home insurance rates
By Mawa Iqbal
Pritzker hammers State Farm, calls for legislative action after rate hike
Editorial: Gov. Pritzker and State Farm should stop throwing rhetorical bombs at each other and start negotiating
State Farm Implements 27% Rate Increase for Illinois Homeowners
By Ezra Amacher
State Farm calls Pritzker's comments on planned insurance hike 'factually incorrect'
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Editorial: A second chance for school choice in Illinois
Opinion
How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education
By Stephanie Sy & Kyle Midura
Trump’s challenge to Democrats on school choice: Put up or shut up
Opinion
Tax credit in 'big, beautiful bill' helps Georgia families with school choice
By Denisha Allen
Opinion | It’s One Small, Ugly School Choice Expansion
Opinion
By Michael Q. McShane
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Body found after Nebraska police chase, tied to missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Illinois
By Alec Doxsee
Missing Dodgeville woman's vehicle seen in Illinois Tuesday evening
By Maria Brunetta & Kyle Jones
Wisconsin man arrested after Nebraska chase, woman found dead in back seat
'We may never understand why': Body found in vehicle believed to be missing Dodgeville woman
By Chad Thompson & Chloe Morrissey
Missing Wisconsin woman found dead in vehicle after police pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska
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After years of poor care, preventable deaths, Illinois is changing its prison health care provider
By Lauren Frost
$1.7 Million Illinois Farm Sale Highlights Surge in Recreational Land Interest
By Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf
Tornadoes, Hail Possible As Severe Weather Hits Illinois: Heres When To Expect Storms
By Andrea Earnest
Pritzker Fires Back At Trump Tariffs With Executive Order
By Amie Schaenzer
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois
By Ben Szalinski
Polis signs executive order to ‘combat President Trump’s reckless tariff policy’
By Jacob Factor
Jared Polis’ plan to mitigate the economic impact of Trump’s next tariffs? Track the data.
By Tamara Chuang
Kotek Orders Report On Tariffs Impact
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Why owning a home in Illinois costs more than the mortgage
By Sami Sparber & Justin Kaufmann
IL Residents To Get $45M In Surprise Checks: Heres Why
By Lisa Marie Farver
Illinois Treasurer’s Office returns record-breaking amount of money during last fiscal year
By Bradley Zimmerman
Missing money Illinois: Treasurer Michael Frerichs to return $45M to 600K residents through I-CASH, Enhanced Money Match program
‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelter
By Mick Zawislak
Over $300M returned to Illinois residents through state program
By Ryan Johnston
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Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs
By Andrew Adams
Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law
By Michael Copley
Solar and wind groups seek California aid after Trump subsidy cuts
By Nichola Groom & Leslie Adler
Trump promised to lower energy costs – his tax bill will raise them for people in red states the most
By Oliver Milman
Dems couldn’t save Biden’s energy programs — so they’ll try to make them a weapon against the GOP
By Zack Colman
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State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation
By Jim Talamonti
Illinois awards $5 million for fire station upgrades
Initiative underway to build a fire station in Pearl, Illinois
By Clare Edlund
OSFM Awards $5 Million in Grants for the Construction or Rehabilitation of Fire Stations in Illinois
Illinois awards 16 grants for fire station construction and rehabilitation
By Brian Sapp
Local fire departments receive grants for the construction or rehabilitation of fire stations
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23 Central Illinois nursing homes, care facilities fined by IDPH
By Bradley Zimmerman
Illinois National Guard members return home
By Drew Zimmerman & Clay Jackson
You Won't Believe The Most Extreme Temperature Ever Recorded In Illinois
By Logan Deloye
Earth’s Highest-Ever Surface Air Temperature Was Recorded In A Southern California Town 4.5 Hours From L.A.
By Jamie Ferrell
On this date in 1954: Blistering heat sets all-time record highs
By Jamie Warriner
You Won't Believe The Most Extreme Temperature Ever Recorded In California
By Logan Deloye
See the most extreme temperatures in Missouri history
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Is it legal for Illinois businesses to refuse cash or coin as payment? What the law says
By Meredith Howard
Ziehm: It's golf tournament time in the Chicago area, starting with Illinois State Amateur
By Len Ziehm
IL’s highest-in-nation cell phone taxes jumped July 1
By Jim Talamonti
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Pritzker launches campaign for 3rd term as Illinois governor
By Shia Kapos
J.B. Pritzker announces running mate as he seeks third term as Illinois governor
JB Pritzker’s running mate Christian Mitchell is 'The Chosen One' once again
Opinion
By Rich Miller
Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate is a fellow Chicagoan, but says he will ‘represent all of Illinois’
By Olivia Olander
State Week: Illinois' political picture
By Sean Crawford, Charles N. Wheeler & Rick Pearson
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Flossmoor Police Ramp Up Speeding Patrols In July
By Lauren Traut
Illinois lawmakers pass $55.2B budget with new taxes, immigrant health cuts, no transit funding
By Jerry Nowicki & Ben Szalinski
Once-Powerful Illinois Democrat Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
By Julie Bosman & Robert Chiarito
Lawmakers approve bill easing driving tests on Illinois seniors
By Ben Szalinski & Peter Hancock
Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?
By Ben Szalinski
US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race
By Rick Pearson
Who has the advantage in the race for Dick Durbin's Senate seat?
By Mary Ann Ahern & Rose Schmidt
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race
By Ben Szalinski
Brandon Johnson Condemns Cuts Imposed by Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill as ‘Unholy’
By Heather Cherone
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Snoop Dogg to perform at the Illinois State Fair
By Laura Neuzil
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Closing 4 Health Centers, Including Englewood Location, Amid Financial Shortfall
By Eunice Alpasan
Questionable Crests, Cutting Room Classics Found Among Unreleased Illinois Flag Designs
By Jonah Meadows
IL. Sec. of State Alleges Kane County's Violation Of Federal CDL Masking Law Resulted In Death Of DeKalb Co. Deputy –
By Kirk Allen
Illinois CIO Sanjay Gupta to step down
By Colin Wood