Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Gov. JB Pritzker and Pope Leo XIV have been outspoken critics of the treatment of immigrants in the United States.
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University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
Enrollment grew to a 10-year high overall but declined on some campuses and among international grad students.
Illinois licenses, IDs to enter digital realm
Gov. JB Pritkzer signed the law allowing digital IDs in 2024.
Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks
The State Board of Elections deadlocked on whether Senate President Don Harmon violated campaign contribution limits.
‘I lost everything’: Venezuelans were rounded up in a dramatic midnight raid but never charged with a crime
Immigration officials said they arrested just two members of the Tren de Aragua gang. ProPublica talked with one and found ...
From new train lines to parking regulations: What else is in Illinois’ transit bill
New transit bill includes hundreds of millions of dollars to bring train lines to Peoria and the Quad Cities.
Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
SNAP benefits resume in Illinois after government shutdown delay put residents at risk of hunger.
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
In defending his vote to end the shutdown, he denied coordinating with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer
Staunton restaurant owner’s detention sparks probe into senator’s staffer
The staffer allegedly visited Staunton restaurant owner Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval while in ICE custody and misrepresented himself.
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Lawmakers approved a 2% increase to be distributed only after the governor approves them in writing.
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