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Pritzker launches reelection bid for third term as Illinois gov

Illinois Politics · Illinois

Pritzker launches reelection bid for third term as Illinois gov

47% Center coverage: 60 sources

Eye On Illinois: Pritzker’s Push for 3rd Term Makes Political, Electoral Sense

Eye On Illinois: Pritzker’s Push for 3rd Term Makes Political, Electoral Sense

77% Center coverage: 22 sources

He won a second term in 2022 capturing almost 55% of the vote, helping pace a Democratic sweep of statewide offices where the average victory margin was about 520,000.See the Story

Who is Christian Mitchell? What to know about Pritzker's running mate

John Thune · United States

Who is Christian Mitchell? What to know about Pritzker's running mate

65% Center coverage: 20 sources

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is beginning its final vote in the Senate, where lawmakers for days have negotiated and struck last-minute deals. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that he believes the upper chamber has a deal, after a marathon vote-a-rama session. Trump suggested that he is open to negotiations on the bill stretching beyond the July 4 deadline that he — and the White House — for weeks have emphasized. Senate …See the Story

Events to Honor Sonya Massey One Year After Her Death

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Massey Commission will host multiple events across Springfield honoring the one year anniversary of Sonya Massey's death.Rallies · Springfield See the Story

Illinois Gas Tax Increase, New Minimum Wage and More: These New Illinois Laws, Taxes Go Into Effect July 1

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

Moderna said its experimental mRNA-based flu vaccine produced a stronger immune response than a currently available shot for the virus in a late-stage trial. The positive data pave the way for Moderna to apply for approval of its standalone flu vaccine, called mRNA-1010, later this year. The results also clear a path forward for Moderna’s combination jab targeting Covid-19 and influenza after the company voluntarily withdrew its application for …Minimum Wage See the Story

Infamous Starved Rock Killer Dies: 'Rest In Peace, Chester,' His Lawyer Says

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

Infamous Starved Rock Killer Dies: 'Rest In Peace, Chester,' His Lawyer Says - Joliet, IL - Chester Weger, who worked as a dishwasher at the lodge, initially confessed to beating the women to death with a frozen tree branch.Cancer · Illinois See the Story

GOP Lawsuit Seeks to End ‘Gut-and-Replace’ Legislation

50% Center coverage: 8 sources

Democratic leaders are named in the suit, which aims to stop “gut and replace” legislation & a bill that changes lawsuit rules in the state.Republican Party · Springfield See the Story

IL Democrats Listed In Documents Of Accused Political Assassin

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

IL Dems Named In Documents By Minnesota Shooting Suspect - Arlington Heights, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8th) and State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) were included in notes collected by police.Abortion See the Story

Lawsuit claims 10-year-old special needs child was raped on Taylorville school bus

Coverage: 6 sources

Chicago-based Disparti Law held a press conference in Springfield with the parents of the child Tuesday, announcing the lawsuit against Taylorville CUSD #3 and Durham Bus Services.Title IX · Taylorville See the Story

IHSA State Baseball Playoffs: Updates, Scores for Class 3A, 4A Finals in Joliet

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Every score from the 2025 IHSA Class 3A and 4A baseball state finals at Duly Health & Care Field in Joliet.Baseball See the Story

Major Movie Theater Chain Announces It'll Be Adding More Commercials Before Movies

88% Center coverage: 25 sources

Moviegoers can expect to have a longer pre-movie show starting next month at one major theater chain.Donald Trump · United States See the Story

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