Possible ComEd 4 retrial up in the air months after 7th Circuit ordered prison release for 2
Four months after a federal appeals court ordered two of the “ComEd Four” released from prison, a federal judge is ...
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Illinois Democrats focused on Trump as they seek third sweep of statewide races
Illinois Democrats made Donald Trump the main target of their State Fair message.
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
Covered counties are eligible for funding to support debris removal and public infrastructure repairs.
Where dreams ‘feel protected’: 97 new citizens take Oath of Allegiance in Chicago
Court-administered naturalizations this year have fallen to a fraction of those in recent years.
Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race
Data centers have existed for decades, but the fast-growing scale of projects has upended the conversation.
Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
The governor also toured storm damage in Lansing on Friday.
Bears president says Illinois stadium talks ‘minimal’ as Indiana is ‘sole focus’
Bears President Kevin Warren says the team has had only “minimal” talks with Illinois officials since pivoting to Hammond.
2026 butter cow: ‘Miles of Smiles’ is State Fair’s theme in celebration of Route 66
The fair will run from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23.
Second House Democrat declines to participate in Welch’s harassment working group
A second House Democrat identified as a member of Speaker Chris Welch’s private working group on workplace culture issues has ...
Rideshare unionization, drug-pricing oversight, plastic pellet and light pollution bills become law
The governor has signed more than 350 bills that passed in the spring session.
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