20 Best Illinois Politics Blogs and News Websites

1. Capitol News Illinois

Springfield, Illinois, US
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit news service operated by the Illinois Press Foundation that provides state government coverage to Illinois newspa...pers.more
capitolnewsillinoi..
1.1K 2.7K 9 posts / week 41 Get Email Contact

2. Center for Illinois Politics

Illinois, US
The Center for Illinois Politics provides data-driven reports on political trends and happenings around the state. They use data-driven analysis to dr...ive change; making the political process transparent, accessible, and fair.more
centerforilpolitic..
503 1.5K 2 posts / month 28 Get Email Contact

3. Chicago Political Stories

Chicago, Illinois, US
Read Chicago Political Stories and get a peek behind the scenes to find out what happened in Chicago politics which is covered by author David Patt. D...avid Patt served as an aide to 48th Ward Alderman Marion Kennedy Volini from 1978 to 1982 and was the Independent candidate for 50th Ward Alderman in 1983.more
chicagopolitics.ne..
RSS 3 posts / month 1 Get Email Contact

4. Capitol Fax

Illinois, US
The Capitol Fax Blog covers Illinois politics like nobody else, mainstream or otherwise. Combined, the publications form a comprehensive, complete new...s source.more
capitolfax.com
RSS 4.7K 34.1K 11 posts / day 58 Get Email Contact

5. Chicago Sun-Times » Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
The Chicago Sun-Times is a daily nonprofit newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Since 2022, it has been the flagship paper of the ...non-profit Chicago Public Media and has long held the second-largest circulation among Chicago newspapers, after the Chicago Tribune. In their Political section, they focus on the political aspect of the city and share in-depth news, posts and articles on it.more
chicago.suntimes.c..
RSS 405K 548.1K 67K 13 posts / day 90 Get Email Contact

6. WTTW News » Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
WTTW News Politics publishes News and public affairs TV series and websites covering Chicago politics, education, entertainment, business, science, an...d more.more
news.wttw.com/poli..
RSS 19.7K 80.6K 16.5K 11 posts / week 76 Get Email Contact

7. Southern Illinois Now Politics

Illinois, US
Sharing the good in Southern Illinois and advancing region as a great place to live, work, and do business. This section covers political updates.
southernillinoisno..
5K 95 9 posts / week 55 Get Email Contact

8. POLITICO Politics

Washington, District of Columbia, US
POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for news on politics and policy in power centers across every continent. Covers latest news, headlines, ana...lysis, photos, and videos on Illinois.more
politico.com/news/..
2M 4.6M 2 posts / month 92 Get Email Contact

9. NBC Chicago » Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
NBC Chicago Politics is renowned for its coverage of political news and updates. If you need exclusive local stories, the latest breaking news, weathe...r updates, and more, NBC Chicago is the place to visit.more
nbcchicago.com/new..
RSS 881.2K 495K 145.2K 2 posts / day 85 Get Email Contact

10. Chicago Reader » News & Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
Chicago Reader is a free weekly newspaper and nonprofit alternative news organization. The Chicago Reader is known for its literary journalism style a...nd coverage of the arts, particularly film and theatre. It also covers city life, news and investigations, music, arts and culture, film, food and drink, and things to do.more
chicagoreader.com/..
RSS 96.9K 282.2K 77.6K 1 post / day 83 Get Email Contact

11. Chicago Magazine News & Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
Chicago magazine has been a part of the fabric of the city since 1970, chronicling the people, places, and events that shape our world. Covers article...s on political updates and news.more
chicagomag.com/news
RSS 175.5K 264.8K 141.7K 2 posts / quarter 78 Get Email Contact

12. The Journal Star Politics

Peoria, Illinois, US
The Journal Star is the major daily newspaper for Peoria, Illinois, and its surrounding area. The latest coverage of politics, races, and elections in... Peoria, IL.more
pjstar.com/news/po..
65.1K 38.1K 3 posts / year 73 Get Email Contact

13. South Side Weekly » Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
The South Side Weekly is an independent newspaper for and by Chicago's South Side. Read in-depth coverage of the politics shaping the future of th...e Chicago Southside.more
southsideweekly.co..
RSS 8.7K 19.1K 17.4K 1 post / day 57 Get Email Contact

14. The Civic Federation

Chicago, Illinois, US
The Civic Federation is a Chicago-based non-partisan, non-profit research organization focused on improving government services across Illinois.
civicfed.org/blogs
487 3.5K 52 Get Email Contact

15. ACLU of Illinois

Chicago, Illinois, US
As the leading civil rights and civil liberties organization in the Land of Lincoln, the ACLU of Illinois works constantly to keep the public informed... about the state of their civil liberties. They believe that there is no better defender of civil rights than an informed and engaged public citizenry.more
aclu-il.org/en/news
20.9K 11.3K 7.9K 1 post / year 59 Get Email Contact

16. Illinois Review

Illinois, US
Founded in 2005, Illinois Review is a digital media site providing a conservative perspective on Illinois news and information.
illinoisreview.com
RSS 16K 8.5K 34 Get Email Contact

17. Crain's Chicago Business Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
ChicagoBusiness.com is the top source of news, analysis, and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and pu...blic sectors. Read the latest Greg Hinz On Politics articles with information that impacts Chicago and surrounding areas.more
chicagobusiness.co..
43.9K 216.6K 18.3K 15 posts / year 80 Get Email Contact

18. Illinois News Now Politics

Blue Grass, Illinois, US
Illinois top local news outlet. Covers articles on local political news and updates.
illinoisnewsnow.co..
RSS 967 63 35 Get Email Contact

19. Considered Sources Politics

Chicago, Illinois, US
Commentary on media, politics in a broad sense of the word, and culture, with a focus on social movements and Chicago politics. Author Paul Elitzik i...s a journalist covering political news and updates.more
consideredsources...
RSS 5 50 12 Get Email Contact

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