Nearly 2 million Illinoisians set to lose SNAP benefits amid congressional stalemate
Illinois Democrats blame Republicans for prolonging the shutdown.
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Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Tens of thousands join “No Kings” rallies in Chicago and statewide, protesting Trump-era immigration enforcement.
State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate
Many people will see out-of-pocket premiums increase dramatically due to the scheduled expiration of enhanced federal tax credits
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal appeals court maintained a pause on troop deployment Thursday afternoon.
Appeals court allows federalization of troops but says they can’t be deployed
Legal challenges, protests ongoing as immigration enforcement continues around Chicagoland.
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Legislative leaders say they will focus on affordability issues during the fall veto session.
Judge calls feds ‘unreliable,’ temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois
The judge’s order lasts 14 days while the federal, state and local governments work on their next strategies.
As Trump says Pritzker ‘should be in jail,’ Illinois’ governor taunts: ‘Come and get me’
The war of words between President Donald Trump and Gov. JB Pritzker escalated dramatically this week.
Judge won’t block federal troop deployment to Chicago — for now
The judge gave the U.S. Department of Justice two days to respond to Illinois’ request.
Illinois sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment to Chicago
The Trump administration announced plans to activate the National Guard in Chicago over the weekend.
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