20 Best Illinois Politics Blogs and News Websites

1. Capitol News Illinois

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit news service operated by the Illinois Press Foundation that provides state government coverage to Illinois newspapers.
capitolnewsillinois.com
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 2.7K Frequency 9 posts / week Domain Authority 41 Get Email Contact

2. Center for Illinois Politics

The Center for Illinois Politics provides data-driven reports on political trends and happenings around the state. They use data-driven analysis to drive change; making the political process transparent, accessible, and fair.
centerforilpolitics.org
Facebook Followers 503Twitter Followers 1.5K Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 28 Get Email Contact

3. Chicago Political Stories

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. David 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.
chicagopolitics.net
Frequency 3 posts / month Domain Authority 1 Get Email Contact

4. Capitol Fax

The Capitol Fax Blog covers Illinois politics like nobody else, mainstream or otherwise. Combined, the publications form a comprehensive, complete news source.
capitolfax.com
Facebook Followers 4.7KTwitter Followers 34.1K Frequency 11 posts / day Domain Authority 58 Get Email Contact

5. Chicago Sun-Times » Politics

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.
chicago.suntimes.com
Facebook Followers 405KTwitter Followers 548.1KInstagram Followers 67K Frequency 13 posts / day Domain Authority 90 Get Email Contact

6. WTTW News » Politics

WTTW News Politics publishes News and public affairs TV series and websites covering Chicago politics, education, entertainment, business, science, and more.
news.wttw.com
Facebook Followers 19.7KTwitter Followers 80.6KInstagram Followers 16.5K Frequency 11 posts / week Domain Authority 76 Get Email Contact

7. Southern Illinois Now Politics

Sharing the good in Southern Illinois and advancing region as a great place to live, work, and do business. This section covers political updates.
southernillinoisnow.com
Facebook Followers 5KTwitter Followers 95 Frequency 9 posts / week Domain Authority 55 Get Email Contact

8. POLITICO Politics

POLITICO strives to be the dominant source for news on politics and policy in power centers across every continent. Covers latest news, headlines, analysis, photos, and videos on Illinois.
politico.com
Facebook Followers 2MTwitter Followers 4.6M Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 92 Get Email Contact

9. NBC Chicago » Politics

NBC Chicago Politics is renowned for its coverage of political news and updates. If you need exclusive local stories, the latest breaking news, weather updates, and more, NBC Chicago is the place to visit.
nbcchicago.com
Facebook Followers 881.2KTwitter Followers 495KInstagram Followers 145.2K Frequency 2 posts / day Domain Authority 85 Get Email Contact

10. Chicago Reader » News & Politics

Chicago Reader is a free weekly newspaper and nonprofit alternative news organization. The Chicago Reader is known for its literary journalism style and 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.
chicagoreader.com
Facebook Followers 96.9KTwitter Followers 282.2KInstagram Followers 77.6K Frequency 1 post / day Domain Authority 83 Get Email Contact

11. Chicago Magazine News & Politics

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 articles on political updates and news.
chicagomag.com
Facebook Followers 175.5KTwitter Followers 264.8KInstagram Followers 141.7K Frequency 2 posts / quarter Domain Authority 78 Get Email Contact

12. The Journal Star Politics

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.
pjstar.com
Facebook Followers 65.1KTwitter Followers 39K Frequency 3 posts / year Domain Authority 73 Get Email Contact

13. South Side Weekly » Politics

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 the Chicago Southside.
southsideweekly.com
Facebook Followers 8.7KTwitter Followers 19.1KInstagram Followers 17.4K Frequency 1 post / day Domain Authority 57 Get Email Contact

14. The Civic Federation

The Civic Federation is a Chicago-based non-partisan, non-profit research organization focused on improving government services across Illinois.
civicfed.org
Facebook Followers 487Twitter Followers 3.5K Domain Authority 52 Get Email Contact

15. ACLU of Illinois

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.
aclu-il.org
Facebook Followers 20.9KTwitter Followers 11.3KInstagram Followers 8K Frequency 1 post / year Domain Authority 59 Get Email Contact

16. Illinois Review

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

17. Crain's Chicago Business Politics

ChicagoBusiness.com is the top source of news, analysis, and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and public sectors. Read the latest Greg Hinz On Politics articles with information that impacts Chicago and surrounding areas.
chicagobusiness.com
Facebook Followers 43.9KTwitter Followers 216.6KInstagram Followers 18.9K Frequency 15 posts / year Domain Authority 80 Get Email Contact

18. Illinois News Now Politics

Illinois top local news outlet. Covers articles on local political news and updates.
illinoisnewsnow.com
Facebook Followers 967Twitter Followers 63 Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact

19. Considered Sources Politics

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 is a journalist covering political news and updates.
consideredsources.com
Facebook Followers 5Twitter Followers 50 Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact

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