Jeremy Gorner
Jeremy Gorner is a beat reporter for the Tribune's Metro staff, covering Illinois state government from the Statehouse in Springfield. He previously covered the Chicago Police Department for the newspaper, and he joined the Tribune in 2006 to cover breaking news for its online news desk.
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Illinois delegates in Milwaukee say JD Vance ‘will bring a lot of energy’ to GOP ticket
Illinois delegates praised Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Illinois GOP leaders at RNC say Trump shooting will unite the party for November
While many GOP delegates solely blamed Democrats, others called for a stop to the toxic war of words from members of both political parties.
Illinois and national Republicans and Democrats condemn shooting at Donald Trump rally
Members of both political parties condemn the violence that broke out Saturday that left one attendee dead and Trump bloodied.
New chairman tries to unite fractured Illinois GOP heading into Milwaukee convention
Illinois Republicans head to Milwaukee for the party's national convention this week amid the political upheaval of electing a new state chairman.
Illinois GOP set to select one of three finalists for state chair
Illinois Republican leaders will meet virtually to select a new chairperson for the state party.
After violent holiday weekend, Chicago civic leaders announce $100 million for crime-fighting efforts
The Chicago business community has raised $100 million to support on-the-ground crime fighting efforts.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says new law will curb ‘predatory practices’ by insurance industry
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation advocates say will do away with health insurance practices that make it harder for patients to receive needed care.
US Supreme Court passes on preliminary Illinois gun ban case but Justice Clarence Thomas calls the law ‘highly suspect’
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a decision denying an injunction against Illinois' gun ban, but Justice Clarence Thomas expressed deep reservations about the law.
Changes to driver’s license eligibility for immigrants, gas tax hike on tap July 1
Noncitizen motorists in Illinois will be eligible for a standard driver's license in Illinois under a law that takes effect July 1.
CTU lobbyist helped craft mayor’s letter to Senate president at heart of Springfield selective enrollment fight
Public records provided to the Tribune reveal a CTU official helped craft the eleventh-hour letter that likely saved the teachers union and Johnson from an embarrassing defeat in the statehouse.