Illinois lawmakers are required to draw new legislative and congressional district maps this year, but that process may be thrown into chaos because of delays in producing the census numbers needed to draw equal districts.
Illinois lawmakers are required to draw new legislative and congressional district maps this year, but that process may be thrown into chaos because of delays in producing the census numbers needed to draw equal districts.
House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin opened the trial against former President Donald Trump Tuesday arguing that allowing Trump's actio…
Republican lawmakers from both chambers of the General Assembly are promoting three legislative proposals to give voters greater authority to amend the state constitution, recall legislative leaders and other lawmakers, and repeal recently-passed state laws.
The House impeachment managers provided a detailed legal analysis in their pre-trial legal brief, filed Tuesday, about the constitutionality o…
“Every officer I’ve talked to from across the country is happy to be here, they’re proud to be here, and to be a part of this,” said Officer Michael Carroll. “I don’t think they give enough credit to the officers.”
The 25th Amendment:, Explained. In the aftermath of Wednesday's chaos at the Capitol, many have called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked. .…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker in a statement Wednesday called on Congress to remove President Donald Trump from office.
"The Presidency belongs to the American people, and to them alone." Read the full text of Vice President Mike Pence's letter to Congress.
Nevada voters overwhelmingly agreed Tuesday to make the state the first in the nation to protect same-sex marriage in its constitution.
The Illinois Republican Party claimed victory in its opposition to a graduated income tax measure, but advocates said they would wait until all votes were counted.
65 of 65 precincts reported
As the US enters what experts say will be another Covid-19 surge, a federal judge ruled two Colorado churches don't have to limit how many worshippers come in and don't have to require them to wear face coverings.
A three-term Republican incumbent (I) faces a challenge from a Democratic former state senator.
A three-term Republican incumbent (I) faces a challenge from a Democratic former state senator.
Is it possible we won't have a president by Inauguration Day: Jan. 20, 2021?
Democrat Joni Anderson and Republican Joan Ballweg are facing off for the 14th Senate District seat.
Democrat Joni Anderson and Republican Joan Ballweg are facing off for the 14th Senate District seat.
A four-term Republican incumbent (I) faces a Democratic challenger in a district that covers Beaver Dam and the eastern half of Dodge County in the Nov. 3 election.
A four-term Republican incumbent (I) faces a Democratic challenger in a district that covers Beaver Dam and the eastern half of Dodge County in the Nov. 3 election.
A business owner is challenging the incumbent (I) for the seat representing the 33rd Assembly District in the Nov. 3 election. The term is for two years.
A business owner is challenging the incumbent (I) for the seat representing the 33rd Assembly District in the Nov. 3 election. The term is for two years.
Generally, advocates for reparations say that three different groups should pay for them: federal and state governments, which enshrined, supported and protected the institution of slavery; private businesses that financially benefited from it; and rich families that owe a good portion of their wealth to slavery.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states can require presidential electors to back their states' popular vote winner in the Electoral College.
The suit was filed by the Thomas More Society, a conservative legal advocacy group, on behalf of Pastor Steve Cassell of Most Beloved Church in Lena, in Stephenson County. The complaint argues the governor’s order violates several provisions of both the state and federal constitutions.