As Rep. Robin Kelly pursues a U.S. Senate seat, an influential state lawmaker is eyeing her job. Robert Peters, 40, who ...

Robert Peters, 40, who represents Kenwood and Hyde Park in the Illinois Senate, has launched a bid for the 2 nd Congressional ...

If signed by Pritzker, local leaders intend to use the authorization as an economic development incentive. Data center companies eyeing the region could use the effluent for their cooling systems.

Illinois lawmakers brace for budget cuts as federal uncertainty and falling revenue leave little room for new spending.

Iowa backed Trump by double digits, but Democrats are eyeing its Senate race as a potential midterm flip opportunity.

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As electric prices spike, Illinois lawmakers clash over energy policy reforms, grid reliability, and climate goals.

The 2026 midterms will prove crucial to Democrats and Republicans as both chambers of Congress hang in the balance.

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Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who entered politics after retiring as a college football coach, plans to run for governor of Alabama in 2026, according to people ...

If signed into law, the bill would mandate providers receive one hour of training prior to renewing a state license, starting ...

A poll released Thursday shows Republican Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger neck-and-neck with Democratic Georgia ...