For much of the ongoing saga over the construction of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears, Governor JB Pritzker has been consistent in messaging a few things.

Campaign finance reports from the end of December were due Thursday night.

Republicans head into another spring legislative session flailing in the superminority, desperately trying not to lose seats in November, and trying to influence some of the biggest issues moving through the statehouse.

While Governor JB Pritzker has yet to lay out a 2026 legislative agenda, he gave a less than subtle hint Tuesday that homeowners insurance providers, including Bloomington-based State Farm, remain in his sights.

Tuesday marked five years since suburban Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch ascended to the top of ballots for House Democrats in a drawn out, contentious battle to oust then-Speaker Michael Madigan.

As suburban businessman Rick Heidner prepares to fully roll out his Republican campaign for governor, many Republicans have been scratching their heads wondering what Heidner’s message will be, how he plans to make a dent in the race in a short time, and if he can actually win the primary.

While the Chicago Bears have enthralled the city with their play on the field, the efforts of front office staff and ownership to secure a new stadium has struggled to reach the end zone.

Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis, who served a term as Chief Justice from 2022-2025, will retire from the bench at the end of the month, the Supreme Court announced Monday.

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), one of the top lieutenants to House Speaker Chris Welch, is weighing in on some of the top issues facing lawmakers in 2026.

Governor JB Pritzker is blasting the Trump administration for freezing around $1 billion in funding for family and child care assistance, claiming concerns over fraud.