How admittedly corrupt ex-Illinois lawmakers get to keep their pensions
Illinois has paid out millions in pension payments to ex-lawmakers who have admitted criminal wrongdoing or are awaiting trial.
Dave McKinney
Reporter, Government and Politics
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Chicago’s rising property taxes and what mayoral candidates would do
Many questions asked in the WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times People’s Agenda survey were about pocket-book issues facing Chicagoans, such as rising property taxes.
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Pritzker pledges more money for education and child care in his budget address
In his annual budget address, the Illinois governor cautioned against “a virulent strain of nationalism plaguing our nation.”
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From downtown Chicago to the neighborhoods, here’s how the mayoral candidates are vowing to strengthen the city’s economy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her challengers have focused on how to reduce crime as a way to bolster the city’s economy.
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Pritzker signs an abortion law protecting Illinois providers and out-of-state patients
The Patient and Provider Health Act also requires insurers to cover gender-affirming hormone medications, abortion-inducing drugs and medication to safeguard against an HIV exposure.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs assault weapons ban as lawmakers shore up abortion rights
Illinois is now the ninth state to generally ban assault weapons. Lawmakers also pushed through support for out-of-state patients who seek abortion care.
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Illinois lawmakers reach a deal on assault weapons ban
The legislation, which needs final Illinois House approval, would ban the sale, manufacture and delivery of assault rifles like the one used to kill seven people in Highland Park.
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Illinois House votes to ban assault weapons and broaden abortion protections
About six months after the Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill to ban assault weapons.
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Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacy
You may know White because his name is on your driver’s license or you’ve seen his tumblers at parades. But there’s a lot more to White’s legendary political career as it comes to an end.
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Despite a federal indictment, Michael Madigan is still asking for (and getting) money
Illinois law allows the former House speaker to keep seeking campaign contributions even though he’s facing charges that he used his office to enrich himself and his allies.
