As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
Illinois members of Congress are pushing ICE for answers about operations in the Chicago area and conditions for detainees at...
Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area
Darren Bailey selected Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar as his running mate as a part of a...
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws
Rhode Island federal judge rules Trump’s order blocking funding to Illinois over “sanctuary” laws is unconstitutional.
Durbin hopes to meet with ICE this week about Chicago-area raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has kept Illinois leaders largely in the dark about its immigration operations in the...
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
All Illinois residents should also receive flu shots this fall, the state’s health department said.
Pritzker directs agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies
Gov. JB Pritzker said the One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs will put pressure on the economy and state budget.
Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test
Illinois law requires the seller to notify employees, the state and counties 120 days before a media company is sold.
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for release of the funds.
‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
Gov. JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on sending the National Guard to Chicago is a sign of dementia.
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric
Illinois Republicans say Gov. JB Pritzker has fueled political division in recent speeches.
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