Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
byHannah Meiseland1 others October 6, 2025 3k The judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice two days to respond to Illinois’ request.
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago
byBen Szalinskiand2 others October 6, 2025 433 The Trump administration announced plans to activate the National Guard in Chicago over the weekend.
Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
byHannah Meiseland1 others October 4, 2025 - Updated on October 6, 2025 894 The expected deployment of 300 troops comes at federal ICE agents have ramped up enforcement in the Chicago area.
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
byHannah Meisel October 3, 2025 901 Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
byMaggie Dougherty October 3, 2025 940 The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit projects.
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
byJerry Nowicki October 2, 2025 3.7k Illinois’ six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage
byBen Szalinski October 1, 2025 714 Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s economic agenda includes many victories from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration.
State, private developers break ground on quantum research park
byAndrew Adams September 30, 2025 - Updated on October 1, 2025 1.1k PsiQuantum is expected to finish construction on its facilities in 2027.
New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape
byJerry Nowickiand1 others September 30, 2025 - Updated on October 6, 2025 2.7k Illinois is gearing up for a court battle in anticipation of the federal government sending troops to Chicago.
Legislative Ethics Commission votes unanimously to release Benton report
The LEC said it anticipates this process being completed by July 31.
Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
Despite claims, Illinois says its voter rolls are accurate and up to date.
Pritzker: Speaker Welch needs to be ‘utterly and completely transparent’ in Benton probe
Gov. JB Pritzker said on Wednesday that House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has "a responsibility to be utterly and completely ...
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’
The Move would subject those organizations to open meetings, FOIA laws.
Illinois AFL-CIO issues endorsements after all
The Illinois AFL-CIO, one of the state’s largest labor organizations, released its list of endorsed candidates for the November general ...
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Jessica Dixon Heitman was appointed to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the ...
Prosecutors decline to charge Illinois State Police trooper in fatal shooting of mother of 3
Prosecutors determined the shooting was lawful.
‘Surreal’: Illinois’ only International Dark Sky Place attracts tourists worldwide
Illinois has taken action to require that new public lighting meet statewide restrictions on light pollution.
The 7 applicants for former Rep. Harry Benton’s seat
Will County Democratic Party Chair Billy Morgan plans to make a decision by Monday, July 20.
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