From executive orders, bills passed to ongoing public arguments and more: here's how President Trump's second term has impacted Illinois so far.

The Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat features three of the state’s most notable Democrats, but U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly isn’t worried big spending or endorsements for her opponents will drown out her voice.

Federal immigration judges fired by the Trump administration are filing appeals, pursuing legal action and speaking out in an unusually public campaign to fight for their jobs. More than

Illinois Democrats are vowing to defend state elections law against Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order, which includes a crackdown on voting by non citizens.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference about redistricting at the Governor’s Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, July 25, 2025, after meeting with Texas lawmakers about Republican plans to redraw districts in that state. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]

Trump and Zelenskyy get into shouting match in Oval Office meeting 03:29. Top Illinois Democrats angrily criticized President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday for their shouting ...

Still, Illinois Democrats figure they have an avenue for some success in the latest Trump era. They hope they can get Republicans to back off on some demands when the GOP will undoubtedly need ...