ILLINOIS POLITICS

Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Trailblazing Illinois Lawmaker Who Crossed Aisles

Barbara Flynn Currie, who served in the Illinois House for forty years, died at 85. During a 2016 vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s pension plan, she became the only Democrat to hand a handshake to three Republicans who defied their party and overrode Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto. Her career began

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Illinois Senate Race: New Faces Step Forward

A 24‑hour gap after Senator Dick Durbin said he would not run again saw Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announce her bid for the seat, signaling a possible shift in Illinois’ Senate representation. The state’s Senate seats have long split between the Chicago area and downstate, but Durbin’s

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Jan 24 2026SPORTS

Chicago Bears: A Stadium Showdown Between Illinois and Indiana

The Chicago Bears are in a tough spot. They want a new stadium, but talks in Illinois have hit a wall. So, they looked at Indiana. Some fans think this is just a trick to push Illinois to act. But Bears President Kevin Warren says no. He means it. Indiana is excited. They see this as a big chance.

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

A Tragic Loss for an Illinois Political Figure

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a candidate for Illinois governor has suffered an immense personal tragedy. Darren Bailey, a Republican vying for the 2026 nomination, lost four close family members in a helicopter accident in Montana. The victims included his son, daughter-in-law, and two young g

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