Restrictions on federal immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons extended indefinitely
A federal judge has extended restrictions on federal immigration officers’ use of force against protesters, including weapons like tear gas.
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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
Tax policy changes could largely eliminate a projected deficit in the current fiscal year.
Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders
The Trump administration will fund partial SNAP benefits, but recalculating benefits is expected to create delays.
Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign
The bill creates significant incentives for storing energy using large-scale batteries.
7th Circuit temporarily halts judge’s order for daily appearances from Border Patrol’s Bovino
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino doesn’t have to appear in federal court for daily check-ins — at ...
Democratic candidates, officeholders indicted for ‘impeding’ agent outside ICE facility
Several Democratic candidates and elected officials have been indicted for “impeding” a federal immigration agent during a September protest.
Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal government not to pause SNAP benefits
Illinois is one of 25 states suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over plans to pause SNAP benefits on Saturday
U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
Jeffries takes redistricting push directly to state lawmakers in Chicago, Springfield meetings
Judge’s block on deploying National Guard extended indefinitely as Supreme Court weighs case
A temporary block to deploying National Guard troops to Chicago will remain in place indefinitely while SCOTUS reviews the case.
Jeffries’ Illinois redistricting push meets cool reception in Springfield
U.S. House minority leader wants to bolster Democrats’ chances in 2026 midterm elections.
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