The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, challenging new state laws that limit immigration enforcement at courthouses and hospitals. Read the full details of the federal-state clash.
A new Illinois law provides a $1.5 billion annual boost to Chicago's public transport, averting severe cuts and promising safety and reliability upgrades. Discover the funding plan.
Visionary architect Frank Gehry, creator of the Bilbao Guggenheim, has died at 96. Explore his life and iconic, genre-defying buildings that reshaped city skylines.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of the Bilbao Guggenheim and Walt Disney Concert Hall, has died at 96. Explore his revolutionary career and lasting legacy.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, famed for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died at 96. Explore his life and iconic deconstructivist legacy.
Illinois Governor presents Chicago-made 'Da Pope' ale to Pope Leo XIV in Vatican meeting. Discover how local brew reached the pontiff.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presents Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, with a special 'Da Pope' ale from a Chicago brewery. Discover the story behind this unique diplomatic gift.
A Washington, Illinois community is reeling after a young mother and her baby daughter were discovered dead in their home in what authorities are investigating as a double homicide.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger creates political history in Virginia, becoming the state's first female governor after a hard-fought election campaign. In her emotional victory speech, she pledged to bridge political divides and serve all Virginians.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses Texas Governor Greg Abbott of cruel political gamesmanship as Chicago struggles with influx of asylum seekers amid freezing temperatures.
Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky's first and only woman governor who transformed education and brought Toyota to the state, has died aged 88. Remembering her remarkable political legacy.
Governor JB Pritzker announces revolutionary $10 million medical debt relief programme, set to eliminate bills for nearly 300,000 Illinois residents in one of America's most ambitious healthcare reforms.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem sparks controversy by wearing a Halloween costume mocking Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over immigration policies, drawing criticism for politicising the holiday.
Governor JB Pritzker orders temporary suspension of ICE enforcement activities in Chicago to ensure safe trick-or-treating amid community concerns
Severe weather system unleashes multiple tornadoes across Illinois, causing widespread destruction in Springfield and Chicago suburbs. Emergency services respond as communities assess the damage.
An urgent manhunt is underway in Illinois as authorities search for three young children believed to have been kidnapped by their own father. The children's mother was discovered bound and assaulted in her home, sparking fears for the youngsters' safety.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker engages in fiery exchange with Fox News host Brett Baier over Chicago's escalating migrant situation, defending his administration's response while criticising federal inaction.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey faces personal tragedy as four family members perish in Tennessee helicopter accident during holiday travel.
Heartbreaking details emerge as Illinois Governor Darren Bailey's family faces unimaginable loss after private helicopter crashes in rural Illinois, killing four family members including two young grandchildren.
A devastating tornado has struck the Springfield, Illinois area, leaving multiple people dead and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure in this shocking natural disaster.
Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker faces mounting criticism after being spotted enjoying luxury accommodations in Las Vegas while Illinois grapples with significant financial and social challenges.
Governor JB Pritzker proposes redirecting millions in gambling taxes to plug budget gaps, drawing criticism over funding priorities and social responsibility.
Former Trump advisor Stephen Miller and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker engage in heated debate about Chicago's migrant situation, border policies, and federal funding in explosive television exchange.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemns Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border patrol programme as Chicago authorities refuse to participate in controversial immigration enforcement operations.
A married Illinois couple is discovered dead in their vehicle under mysterious circumstances, leaving investigators searching for answers in this heartbreaking case.
J.B. Pritzker warns of 'terrifying' scenario where Trump and running mate JD Vance would invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops domestically, threatening democratic norms.
Donald Trump suggests deploying Illinois National Guard to Chicago in unprecedented border security move, drawing criticism from Governor Pritzker and immigration experts.
Illinois Governor mobilises National Guard as Chicago braces for protests following Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric, while Memphis sees similar security measures ahead of potential unrest.
Two Chicago attorneys confront potential suspension after filing controversial lawsuits challenging 2020 election results in Georgia, raising questions about legal ethics in politically charged cases.