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

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 ...

Elected officials around the state are keeping a close eye on public transit negotiations at the Illinois Capitol.

seat, a development ... On the GOP side, Illinois Rep. Darin LaHood hinted he might be interested in running for the seat, too. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report rates ...

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 ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for the Senate. 32,963 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?32,963 people played the ...

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 ...

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 ...