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Illinois Politics

/r/IllinoisPolitics is a subreddit devoted to all things political in Illinois. State governments don't get the same level of coverage as Washington, DC, but the effect that they have can sometimes be even greater.

7.1k subscribers8 posts / mo in Sep 20268 authors / mosince 2010

r/illinoispolitics has 7.1k members (+6.9% over the last 12 months). It gets about 8 posts a month from 8 people. Top topics: Chicago Politics, Illinois Cities & Scenery and Elections and Politics.

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+6.9%in 12 months · +1.2% in 3 months · +0.6% in 1 month
Oct 20267.1k
Growing7.1k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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−43%vs Sep 2025 · −20% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 20268
QuieterPeaked at 63 in Mar 2026
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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  1. Chicago Politics1.6%
  2. Illinois Cities & Scenery1.0%
  3. Elections and Politics1.0%
  4. City Elections and Leadership0.4%
  5. Lawmaker Resignations and Scandals0.4%

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