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Illinois State University in Normal will host the first debate between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey.

The Libertarian candidate for Illinois governor, who's campaigned against the state's child-support system, engaged in a shouting match with a judge about…

Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democrat J.B. Pritzker for Illinois governor. He's also backing Kwame Raoul for attorney general and three…

A state senator has officially thrown his hat into Illinois' high-profile and expensive governor's race.Republican state Sen. Sam McCann says he filed…

Democratic billionaire J.B. Pritzker has made a $25 million contribution to his campaign for Illinois governor.The donation means Pritzker has now put…

Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. Bruce Rauner legislation requiring him and his successors to use governor's office funds to pay people who work for…

The number of voters casting early ballots for the Illinois primary has far exceeded the number who voted early four years ago.Information compiled by the…

The Illinois House has approved state licensing of firearms dealers and requiring that those buying assault-style weapons wait through a 72-hour "cooling…

A former math professor who reported income of less than $35,000 last year is campaigning as a middle-class candidate in an Illinois governor's race that…

Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner will air campaign ads featuring 11 minutes of conversations between a top Democratic rival and former Gov. Rod…