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.
PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk ...
School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks
The number of schools at 90% adequacy continues to shrink.
Feds: Southern Illinois coal mine managers concealed ‘deadly conditions’
This is the latest in a series of state and federal actions against the mine’s operators.
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
The case is the latest in a series of incidents involving mishandled remains over the past three years.
SIU Foundation pays $2.2M to cancel new dorm development
A year after a new dorm project was announced, it has ground to a halt.
Former SIU professor exposed for indecent act on campus pleads guilty to amended charge
The incident drew national attention last year.
Welch launches private working group to respond to sexual harassment, but it’s off to a rocky start
The plan is meeting resistance from at least one lawmaker who was leaked as a potential member of the working ...
Illinois House begins investigation into indicted Rep. Carol Ammons
The committee will not meet again until receiving feedback from the federal prosecutor’s office.
Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeks tariff refunds for Illinois families
‘There is no check coming in for the farmer in Champaign,’ Pritzker tells Trump.
Welch seeking revenue for education, Chicago schools
Welch says he hopes to build support for an education funding plan by the fall.
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