Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings.

The thing I was asked the most about by a landslide was the Bears stadium situation, Marc Silverman writes. I still believe there’s a better chance than not that the Bears find their way to Arlington Heights

From Capitol News Illinois: Candidates disagreed on what state lawmakers should do about a Bears stadium, with Dabrowski being the only one to oppose legislation allowing the team to negotiate property taxes

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker’s ICE Accountability Commission heard testimony about fear and intimidation that led to the disruption of schools and a negative impact on businesses and health care during "Operation Midway Blitz"

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DuPage County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

Margaret DeLaRosa: Illinois relies too heavily on property taxes to fund education. I believe in fair taxation that protects working families, small businesses, and homeowners

From Capitol News Illinois: As state legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data

President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union on Tuesday and while some representatives from Illinois will be in attendance, some are choosing to stay home.