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Illinois governor blocks pardoned Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter obtained ...

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Watch Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois basketball game

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'An embarrassment': Illinois mayor involved in board meeting brawl

Dolton, Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces scrutiny after a town hall meeting turned into a brawl when an activist insulted Henyard. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus has the details, as Henyard is ...

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Three Predictions: Ohio State, Illinois' 2026 class, Cincere Johnson

Former five-star prospect Julian Sayin is in line to replace Will Howard as Ohio State's quarterback.

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Haaland to run for New Mexico governor

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will run to be the next governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s ...

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Texas governor sending helicopters, 400 soldiers to border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending 400 soldiers and some helicopters to the border to augment President Trump's federal efforts to secure the border. Abbott's office in a Monday release said he ...

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Pro-Trump firebrands eye governor's mansions

A number of President Trump’s most vocal and controversial allies are considering runs for governor in 2026, opening the door to the president having more influence in state capitals across the ...

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Bradley visits Knudsen and Illinois State

Illinois State hosts the Bradley Braves after Elyce Knudsen scored 24 points in Illinois State's 75-66 win against the UIC Flames

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Southern Illinois hosts Dinnebier and Drake

Drake visits the Southern Illinois Salukis after Katie Dinnebier scored 28 points in the Bulldogs' 72-68 loss to the Missouri State Bears

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Purdue visits Bostic and Illinois

Purdue Boilermakers (7-12, 0-8 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts Purdue after Kendall Bostic scored ...

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Ball State visits Northern Illinois after Koker's 23-point showing

Ball State Cardinals (15-4, 7-0 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (8-10, 2-5 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Illinois hosts Ball State after Chelby Koker scored ...

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Heinrich opts against run for New Mexico governor

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the Senate, saying the upper chamber "is where I believe ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Ohio AG Dave Yost launches bid for governor

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R) announced Thursday he’s running to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R), the first major GOP candidate to declare a bid. “I'm officially running to be ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

Stellantis Will Restart Illinois Factory That U.A.W. Pushed to Revive

The United Automobile Workers union has been pressing the automaker, which owns Chrysler and Jeep, to revive the plant in Belvidere, Ill.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Mace mulls South Carolina governor's bid

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is mulling a run for South Carolina governor, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. Mace in an interview with The Associated Press said she's "seriously ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Ramaswamy leaving DOGE to pursue run for Ohio governor

Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, NBC News confirms Vivek Ramaswamy is leaving DOGE and intends to announce his candidacy for Ohio governor. The Department of Government ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

Rep. Byron Donalds eyes Florida governor bid

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a close ally of President-elect Trump and a rising GOP star in the House, is taking steps toward announcing a gubernatorial run in 2026. Sources say Donalds has ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor

The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. He has encountered some turbulence with Mr. Trump, and with Elon ...

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Detroit mayor calls for unity in independent run for governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime member of the Democratic Party, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his run for Michigan governor as an independent.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Ramaswamy plans run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of President-elect Trump's new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), plans to run for governor of Ohio, two sources confirmed to The Hill on Friday. The Ohio ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

North Carolina governor announces new abortion protections

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs Cabinet ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Georgia state senator arrested during governor’s speech

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore (R) was arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail on Thursday for attempting to enter the House Chamber to hear Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) state address after ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC's defeat of No. 13 Illinois

The Trojans end the Illini's five-game winning streak with the help of Wesley Yates' 15 points and Rashaun Agee's 13 points and eight rebounds.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Meuser considering run for governor

Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) signaled he is seriously considering challenging Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) for his post in 2026. “I’m considering it,” Meuser told The Hill on Thursday. “I mean if ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump to host Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago

President-elect Trump is hosting a slew of Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday night, seeking to get state leaders on the same page before he takes office later this month. ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026

The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Gaetz 'starting to think about' run for governor

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said in a new interview that he’s “starting to think about” running for governor of Florida in 2026. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, the former ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine (R). ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Georgia GOP boots former lieutenant governor who backed Harris

The Georgia Republican Party has booted longtime President-elect Trump critic former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), who backed Vice President Harris’s 2024 bid for the White House. A resolution from ...

The Hill - Jan. 7