An Illinois politician has introduced a bill that would recognize Sept. 10 each year as "Charlie Kirk Day" in the state.

If approved, it would be listed among dates that recognize people or events. It would not be an official holiday.

We are six months out from the statewide Illinois primary, and the race to replace Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is on.

An Illinois state legislator's house was shot at, and the suspect was arrested this week.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill has been introduced that would recognize September 10 each year as "Charlie Kirk Day" in ...

State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel and her family are safe after the incident in Shorewood; police have one person in custody. A ...

Illinois state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D) said shots were fired at her home in Shorewood, Illinois on Tuesday morning. Cappel, who said she and her family are safe, called the incident ...

Following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has made a ...

Dr. Pamela Denise Long — Denise as she prefers to be called — is hoping to make Illinois electoral history next year by being ...

Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch confirmed that Downstate will benefit from the Chicago transit bill, while also ...

Sen. Sally Turner was recognized as the 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance ...

On May 31, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 328, which significantly expands Illinois jurisdiction in ...