From Capitol News Illinois: More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying.

Pace’s 2026 budget is supported by $18.9 million in new funding from state legislation and includes significant service and program investments without increasing fares

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, the longest-serving member of the suburban delegation to Congress, won’t run again in 2026.

Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston plans to announce she won’t seek reelection, likely early next month, according to media reports.

As Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky decides whether to seek a 15th term, political newcomer Kat Abughazelah already is campaigning for Schakowsky's 9th District seat — and creating national buzz.

Hoping to resolve a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republican leaders on Friday announced it is reopening applications for the vacant 26th Senate District seat.

A Barrington Hills village trustee and children's charity founder has been tapped as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District.

Top priority for Fox Lake? Donny Schmit: Continued controlled development. We are updating our comprehensive plan, engaging in marketing, enhancing our parks and working with developers.

Sean Stochl: My top priority is increasing housing options to accommodate families, retirees, and individuals who want to enjoy the unparalleled recreational resources Fox Lake has to offer

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois' 10th District has been named to lead the New Democrat Coalition, a 110-member centrist group within the House’s Democratic caucus.

McHenry County-area icumbent Statehouse members, both Republican and Democrat, were leading their respective challengers.

State Sen. Dan McConchie will hold a free veterans appreciation luncheon and expo to honor veterans and their families who live in the 26th Senate District from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.

How would you assess the SAFE-T Act? Maria Peterson: While it is too soon to make definitive pronouncements about the success SAFE-T Act, based on the data so far, we can be somewhat optimistic

The Illinois EPA will give out grants to replace public buses will electric options to encourage environmental sustainability

How would you vote on a national abortion ban bill? And why? Jerry Evans: I would not pursue a national abortion ban, but would focus on common ground issues like taking care of pregnant mothers and expanding access to parental care.

How would you vote on a national abortion ban bill? And why? Bill Foster: I will vote against any attempt to pass a national abortion ban that would override states like Illinois that have codified reproductive rights, including being able to access safe abortion care