Illinois Politics

A bill aiming to change how police in Illinois respond to missing persons cases has passed the General Assembly and how heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.

Illinois state lawmakers did not find a way to fund mass transit, but tucked into the $55 billion spending plan is $40 million for Proviso West High School to build a new sports facility. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. 

Illinois lawmakers met their May 31 deadline by approving a record $55 billion budget. Political reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on what you’ll pay for.

Chicago public transit agencies are getting closer to the fiscal cliff, and there doesn’t appear to be an off ramp in sight.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year, including increased taxes on tobacco products and sports betting.

The clock is ticking as Illinois state lawmakers attempt to pass a 2026 budget. NBC 5’s Randy Gyllenhaal has more.

The state legislature is hammering out the 2026 budget as a self-imposed midnight deadline looms. NBC 5’s Randy Gyllenhaal has more.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation Friday that would provide an option of assisted suicide to terminally ill patients under certain circumstances.

The Illinois General Assembly has a May 31 deadline to pass a budget, and there are still a ton of issues up in the air. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Senator Dick Durbin has introduced a bill designed to prevent fraud at crypto ATM machines. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski caught up with him in Pilsen

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has announced she will not seek Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat in the next election despite strongly considering a run.

There is a growing push in Springfield to make it harder to hire cops with a troubled past in the wake of Sonya Massey’s murder

The 75-year lease with Chicago Parking Meters LLC expires in 2083.

The Homeland Security secretary traveled to Springfield, where she celebrated Trump’s immigration policies and criticized Illinois.

As multiple candidates have announced runs for the open U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in 2026, a wave of retirements and campaign announcements could lead to a major change in the state’s congressional delegation.

Long-time North Shore congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said she will not run for re-election, opening up the field for a potential replacement

The state of Illinois lost a key figure in its political history when former governor George Ryan died Friday

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood said she is still “seriously considering” a bid for U.S. Senate

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood said she is still “seriously considering” a bid for U.S. Senate a day after sources confirmed to NBC 5 that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s team is discouraging her from running.

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan has died. He leaves behind a legacy of achievement and scandal