Illinois

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Illinois lawmakers push $20M grant for after‑school programs hit by fed cut

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – A state House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee heard testimony on a pair of bills poised to…

March 18, 2026

Illinois lottery player wins $536 million …

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – With home prices across the state up by 49% since 2019, Illinois Policy Institute’s LyLena Estabine…

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican challenging for the state’s 17th Congressional District is pushing back after Democratic Rep.…

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – A state senator and former prosecutor says it is time to change Illinois law that allows…

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – The field is settling for what various Illinois congressional races will look like in November. …

March 18, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Democrat primary for Illinois Comptroller remained too close to call Wednesday morning. …

March 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Following Tuesday’s primary, Democrat Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton and Republican Don Tracy will face off in…

March 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Illinois' ninth congressional district looks to have stiff competition on both sides of the aisle. …

March 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters will have a rematch in the race for governor after Darren Bailey beat out…

March 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court continues to hear cases challenging the state’s laws around possessing firearms. …

March 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Primary election polls close at 7 p.m. across the state. …