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Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challenger met in the WTTW studios just weeks ahead of Election Day.

The Pritzker has announced a plan to greatly reduce services and employment at the southern Illinois mental health and developmental center.

Illinois has an ambitious plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. But a new reports shows the state is not on pace to hit the goal. It offers recommendations to get back on track, but those would require some major changes. It's uncertain if the political will exists to make that happen.

Republican Darren Bailey picked up the endorsement of President Donald Trump this week, whether he wanted it or not.

Lawmakers could consider changes to the office after the latest scandal resulted in a state representative stepping down.

The team has yet to finalize a plan to stay in Illinois or move games to Indiana.

Illinois has joined other states in a legal challenge against the president's order.

Democrats and Republicans held their annual rallies at the fairgrounds in Springfield.

The Democratic and Republican nominees for governor appeared separately at the same event this week.

House Speaker Emanual "Chris" Welch spoke to several media outlets this week, saying he was sorry for his actions and issued an apology.

Several candidates are eyeing the position in the 2027 election.

Former Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) resigned this summer after sexual harassment allegations came to light. But the Illinois House Speaker, Emanuel "Chris" Welch, is facing criticism for how he handled the the situation.

The president again reiterated his allegations that elections are vulnerable to being stolen, but some see allegations as a bigger threat.

A pair of Illinois House Democrats were in the spotlight this week for different reasons.