Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly released a proposed set of new congressional district maps on Friday, just days before lawmakers are set to return to the Statehouse for the start of their fall veto session, which begins Oct. 19.

“According to the information provided by the trustees, in 2020, trusts benefitting JB Pritzker paid $16.3 million in Illinois taxes and $69.6 million in federal taxes,” the campaign said in an email

More than 460 law enforcement officers have died of COVID-19, including four members of the Chicago Police Department, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Bears rookie running back Khalil Herbert led the team in carries and rushing yards in Sunday's win over the Raiders. With David Montgomery on injured reserve, Herbert should continue to play a big role in the Bears' offense for several weeks.

A congressional committee that includes Rep. Adam Kinzinger investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena

Illinois accounts for 47 of the 100 most understaffed facilities in the nation when comparing actual staffing levels against their STRIVE target levels.

The House committee that includes Rep. Adam Kinzinger investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed a former Justice Department lawyer

The two lawmakers charged Gov. JB Pritzker with “overreach” for repeatedly invoking emergency powers and governing by executive order.

Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in 39 years follows a burst in inflation as the economy struggles to shake off the drag of the coronavirus pandemic.