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Illinois Republicans call for Secret Service director to resign
The assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump has changed the mood of the Republican National Convention, and key members of the Illinois Republican delegation are now demanding that the head of the U.S. Secret Service steps down over the agency’s handling of Saturday’s rally. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Illinois Republicans call for Secret Service director to resign
Key members of the Illinois Republican delegation are now demanding that the head of the U.S. Secret Service steps down over the agency’s handling of Saturday’s rally.
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New GOP leader Kathy Salvi vows to ‘make Illinois red again'
The constant refrain during the Republican National Convention this week has been unity, but the Illinois Republican delegation has a fractured party.
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Illinois Republican leaders highlight efforts to flip the state during RNC
Illinois Republican Party leaders are in attendance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, highlighting efforts to flip the state back to the GOP, which hasn’t happened at the presidential level since 1988. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Where do Illinois Democrats stand on supporting President Joe Biden's reelection bid?
Only one U.S. representative from Illinois has publicly said President Joe Biden should not be the Democratic nominee. However, on Monday, more health questions surfaced as The New York Times revealed a Parkinson’s expert has visited the White House.
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Where do Illinois Democrats stand on supporting President Joe Biden's reelection bid?
Only one U.S. representative from Illinois has publicly said President Joe Biden should not be the Democratic nominee. However, on Monday, more health questions surfaced as The New York Times revealed a Parkinson’s expert has visited the White House. NBC Chicago’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Illinois' gas tax will increase next week, and here's what you need to know
Illinois motorists will notice a small increase in their gas prices beginning next month, as the state’s tax on fuel will rise by more than 3%.
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Illinois' gas tax will increase next week, and here's what you need to know
Illinois motorists will notice a small increase in their gas prices beginning next month, as the state’s tax on fuel will rise by more than 3%.
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Illinois' gas tax to rise on July 1. Here's how much you'll pay
Illinois motorists will notice a small increase in their gas prices beginning next month, as the state’s fuel tax will increase by more than 3%.
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Digital driver's licenses, ID cards could come to Illinois, and here's how to get them
Digital driver’s licenses and ID cards could soon be a reality in Illinois after the General Assembly unanimously passed a measure and sent it to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk.
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Mobile driver's licenses, ID cards could be coming to Illinois
A bill that would pave the way for Illinois residents to have access to electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for final approval.
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Gov. Pritzker signs 2025 Illinois state budget
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the state’s 2025 budget into law Wednesday, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Mobile driver's licenses, ID cards could be coming to Illinois
A bill that would pave the way for Illinois residents to have access to electronic driver’s licenses and identification cards has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for final approval.
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich shows support for Trump after guilty verdict
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a hush money case in New York, with the former commander-in-chief receiving support from a former Illinois leader who benefitted from Trump during his presidency.
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Illinois House passes $53.1B budget with tax changes, migrant funding and more
The Illinois House passed a $53.1 billion state budget early Wednesday morning, approving a plan that is $400 million more than Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in February and raises taxes and makes other tax code changes to generate $1.2 billion to fund it. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Illinois will soon have a new child tax credit program. Here's how much you could get
Illinois’ new budget, which is now headed to the governor’s desk waiting to be signed, includes a measure that would give families in the state a “child tax credit.”
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Illinois grocery tax eliminated in newly passed budget. Here's what that means for you
Illinois shoppers could soon see a change in the grocery store checkout lines.
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Illinois House passes $53.1B budget with tax changes, migrant funding and more
The Illinois House passed a $53.1 billion state budget early Wednesday morning, approving a plan that is $400 million more than Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in February and raises taxes and makes other tax code changes to generate $1.2 billion to fund it.
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Illinois lawmakers could ban unregulated hemp products like Delta-8
Illinois could soon crack down on stores selling Delta-8 products, along with CBD and Hemp under a proposal being considered by lawmakers this week.
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Delta-8, other hemp-based products could be banned under Illinois law
Illinois could soon crack down on stores selling Delta-8 products, along with CBD and Hemp under a proposal being considered by lawmakers this week, as Lexi Sutter explains.