Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Live updates from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, July 18, 2024 Former primary rivals say they’re united to elect Trump
On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’ On party infighting, Illinois’ new GOP chair says ‘start calling those people out’ Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Incoming leader’s advice comes after outgoing chair cited intraparty tension in resignation letter
Amid heavy rainfall in southern Illinois, Nashville dam system breached; hundreds evacuated Amid heavy rainfall in southern Illinois, Nashville dam system breached; hundreds evacuated Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Though flooding left homes waist-deep in water and submerged cars, officials said the dam system operated as designed for flooding emergencies and no injuries were reported Read more
Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions Illinois Republicans urged to look beyond traditional base as national party courts unions Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Former N.Y. congressman tells delegates there are persuadable voters in Democratic camps Read more
At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm At national convention, Illinois’ beleaguered GOP portrays calm amid internal storm Monday, July 15, 2024 Bailey, Bost claim unity in support of Trump as party prepares for leadership change Read more
National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP convention as party names new state chair National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP convention as party names new state chair Friday, July 12, 2024 Former Senate candidate Kathy Salvi chosen in closed-door meeting Friday Read more
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. Thursday, July 11, 2024 The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers. Read more
Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures Pritzker signs health insurance reform measures Wednesday, July 10, 2024 New law bans practices aimed at lowering insurance payouts Read more