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Moore: 13 takeaways from political days at the Illinois State Fair
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1282+ words) This post originally ran as our Capitol News Insider newsletter for Friday, Aug. 21. Hope everyone who made the trip to Springfield this week had a corn dog and lemon shakeup. Here’s a baker’s dozen of takeaways from the Illinois State…...
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (1062+ words) SPRINGFIELD — A recently passed state law is beginning to reshape Illinois’ transportation landscape, as drivers on state tollways will see rate hikes and a new oversight board is taking shape. The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority on Wednesday approved the…...
With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1283+ words) SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump has been the dominant political force within the Republican Party for more than a decade. But as Illinois GOP faithful gathered Thursday in Springfield for their annual day at the Illinois State Fair, their party’s national…...
Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1241+ words) SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans are hoping to buck historic midterm election trends by focusing on affordability and Democratic scandals in the Statehouse as they seek to emerge from superminority status. President Donald Trump remains deeply unpopular in Illinois, and midterm elections…...
In Illinois, Warren urges Democrats to unite behind all party nominees
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (798+ words) SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged Illinois Democrats on Wednesday to unite behind all of the party’s nominees in the upcoming midterm elections so they can win control of Congress and block Republican President Donald Trump from advancing his agenda....
Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (1362+ words) SPRINGFIELD — Though hundreds of Republican candidates will appear on the ballot in Illinois in November, the state’s Democrats are focused on a common opponent: President Donald Trump. “We are only 19 months into Donald Trump’s term and what he and his…...
With $65M infusion, Pritzker has now self-funded $439M since 2018 campaign launch
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (409+ words) MOORE’S SUMMARY: Gov. JB Pritzker donated $65 million to his campaign fund last week, bringing the billionaire’s total self-funding tally to more than $400 million since he first sought the state’s highest office eight years ago. Pritzker contributed $171.5 million to his JB…...
Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (906+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Friday that allows more Chicago homeowners to access financial relief for flood damage locally while many communities in the state cleaned up from damaging storms. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3925, which allows home equity…...
Bears president says Illinois stadium talks 'minimal' as Indiana is ‘sole focus’
1+ week, 3+ day ago (747+ words) Bears President Kevin Warren provides an update on the team's stadium project at Halas Hall on Aug. 13, 2026. (YouTube screenshot) MOORE’S SUMMARY: Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren confirmed Thursday that the organization’s “sole focus” is building a stadium in Indiana, though…...
2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
1+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) SPRINGFIELD — The 2026 butter cow invites Illinois State Fairgoers to “Take a Spin on Route 66” in honor of the Mother Road’s centennial. The grand marshal for the fair’s Twilight Parade this year is Route 66, and the fair’s theme is “Miles of…...