As early voting begins, officials seek to reassure public about election security, integrity
Mail balloting goes forward as normal after Trump’s failed attempt to federalize the process.
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Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration
Court strikes down Trump administration ban on noncitizens accessing publicly funded benefits.
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Gov. JB Pritzker asked for federal help cleaning up in eight counties after high winds and flooding.
‘Illinois remembers’: State, local leaders reflect on Midway Blitz 1 year later
Officials and residents called for accountability, but path forward remains unclear.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump plan to restrict green cards to legal Medicaid, SNAP users
Immigration officers will have broader authority to deny green cards to those who have legally been using public aid.
SCOTUS blocks Trump’s attempt to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections
In battle for control over midterm election ballots, states win a key court victory, at least for now.
Trump: ‘I’m all for Bailey’
While not disavowing Trump, Bailey had kept some distance in 2026.
‘Looking at the forest as a crop’: Trump admin’s logging rule would expose Shawnee Forest
The Trump administration says changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule will increase the nation's timber supply.
Illinois governor’s race shifts to Texas
Pritzker’s appearance in Dallas fuels more speculation about his White House ambitions.
‘Ready for the Fight’: Why JB Pritzker is taking his slogan national with PAC targeting MAGA
The Pritzker-funded PAC plans to spend in districts won by President Donald Trump in 2024.
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