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11/05/2025

How bad is the forecast for Illinois Republicans in 2026? Pretty bad, says GOP strategist Collin Corbett:

GOP strategist Collin Corbett joins Patrick to talk about the race for Governor and the state of the Illinois Republican Party.

11/04/2025

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) says she's angry the Trump administration is holding back SNAP funds, but doesn't see it as the way to force an end to the shutdown:

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joins Patrick to discuss the latest on the government shutdown, why she thinks Democrats should further gerrymander the Illinois congressional map, and the direction of the Democratic party.

11/04/2025

The career fair will be held at the Harry R. Hanley Building, on S. Dirksen Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The career fair will be held at the Harry R. Hanley Building, on S. Dirksen Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

11/04/2025

Police said multiple male suspects falsely claimed to represent the Boys and Girls Club and asked for donations through credit cards, then charged higher amounts to the cards.

11/04/2025

The Illinois House rejected a bill Thursday that would have given the state Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates.

Senate President Don Harmon talks to state Sen. Michael Hastings on the floor of the Illinois Senate on Thursd...

11/04/2025

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are accused of placing the 35-year-old Moore face down on a stretcher, which authorities said led to his death due to asphyxia.

11/04/2025

Patrick talks energy and pensions with Pat Devaney of the Illinois AFL-CIO:

Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney joins Patrick to discuss energy legislation passed through the General Assembly last week and the difficult task of reforming "Tier 2" pensions for state workers.

11/04/2025

The Trump administration said Monday it would use emergency funds to partially fund SNAP benefits for November but would not tap into other funds to provide full coverage.

Fruits and vegetables are pictured at a County Market grocery store in Springfield. The items are eligible for...

11/04/2025

Former VP Dick Cheney has passed away at 84. [ABC News]

BREAKING: Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many political observers to be the most politically active and influential vice president in U.S. history, has died. He was 84.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/iaetwQ

11/04/2025

Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray says his office has received many questions about where to vote and who is on the ballot, but the next election in Illinois is the general primary on March 17, 2026.

11/03/2025

Illinois drivers are paying 4.8 cents less this week for a gallon of gas according to GasBuddy.com.

11/03/2025

Update: Christopher M. Coleman, 29, of Springfield has been charged in the shooting death of Jayvon Bankhead, 22, of Springfield.

Christopher M. Coleman, 29, of Springfield has been charged in the shooting death of Jayvon Bankhead, 22, of Springfield.