Michael Frerichs, who has been Illinois state treasurer for three terms, will not run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated ...

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced in a message to supporters that he will not be running for U.S. Senate.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said he will not run in the Democratic primary for Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat in 2026.

Another prominent Illinois politician is not seeking reelection, as Rep. Jan Schakowsky won’t run for another term in ...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is poised to begin her run for Dick Durbin’s senate seat following her April 25 announcement.

ABC News contributor Father James Martin discusses the characteristics that cardinals might be looking for in the next pope. The Coast Guard rescued 32 people from a sinking yacht off the coast of ...

Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has long been interested in the Senate seat held by Dick Durbin, but he said today he’s not ...

Jan delivered real change for Illinois – it’s time for us to carry her legacy forward.” Schakowsky did not endorse a successor in Congress, but said there are numerous leaders who are able to step ...

Laura Ricketts and her wife, Brooke Skinner Ricketts, are among the co-chairs of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s finance committee in her campaign for U.S. Senate.

Three-year-old Itze takes a nap in a wagon as his mom joins thousands to march from Union Park to Grant Park in downtown Chicago to commemorate May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, ...

The governor calls on Democrats to step up their game in opposing the Trump administration. And Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield with a wish list for Chicago — is it too late in the session to ...

Alton K-9 Odin was honored in Springfield after his death, with handler Allen Averbeck attending the ceremony.