St. Louis Public Radio: Transition, conflict and adversity defined Missouri and Illinois politics in 2025

If there was a word to describe the past 12 months in Missouri and Illinois politics and government, deluge would probably top the list.

That’s because 2025 brought about an almost unending string of major news events. It included leadership transitions in Missouri and the St. Louis area and immense conflict within the Missouri General Assembly.

You can read the top stories for Missouri and Illinois politics in 2025 on the STLPR website here.