illinois politics

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, is expected to center her general election campaign on economic issues and what her campaign describes as protecting democratic institutions. #senate #primary #election

“With Trump-aligned super PACs spending millions of dollars to buy this and other seats across Illinois, every voter should be deeply concerned.” #primary #pac #spending

The proposal comes amid a surge in outside spending in Illinois political races during the current election cycle. According to campaign finance reports cited by Ventura, the American Future PAC alone has spent about $2.6 million on legislative races. #elections #corporate #amendment

The fly-around had been planned as a daylong tour aimed at energizing voters across several regions of Illinois as the campaign heads into the final stretch of the election season. #virtual #campaign #flyaround

“I believe Donna Miller will work hard for the best interests of the 2nd Congressional District as she has already as Cook County commissioner,” Singleton said in a statement. #endorsements #election #race

The project has been under administrative review since December 2025, and federal funds have not yet been released. According to the governor’s office, the administration has not provided a timeline for when the project may move forward. #project #greatlakes #funding

The campaign announced Sunday that the pair will conduct a “statewide fly-around,” visiting multiple cities from southern Illinois to the Chicago suburbs throughout the day. #fly #poltics #election

According to Preston, the visit will focus on encouraging partnerships that could lead to business development, educational exchanges and cultural collaboration between the two regions. #ghana