Some of the biggest figures in Illinois politics are preparing to leave the scene, paving the way for a seismic shift in the landscape.

The University of Illinois canceled a $285 million planned Discovery Partners Institute research and teaching facility, ...

Former Mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel last month also said he’s considering his own political future, which could include Illinois races and the presidential race in 2028.

CHICAGO (CNI) - Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, announced he will retire after his term ends in January 2027. “I truly love the job of being United ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Longtime Democratic Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that ... of people who are going to highly ambitious political people who are going to want to run for different ...

The political battle over the future of EVs is ... the “EV mandate” on day one of his upcoming presidency. However, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has other ideas and is charging ahead.

Breaking promises, Bruce Rauner signed a bill wildly out of step with the state’s voters. If you’re from Illinois, you’re accustomed to, and therefore not surprised by, politicians making ...

as well as the political muscle to spur Stratton’s chances. “Over the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of working with Juliana Stratton, one of Illinois’ fiercest fighters for ...

Harmon made the remarks in response to a Tribune report that the Illinois State Board of Elections informed him last month that he improperly accepted numerous political contributions within nine ...