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3 weeks ago

Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

3 weeks ago

Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor

Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.

3 weeks ago

Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts. Read the returns here

Governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income.

3 weeks ago

Springfield’s iconic Carillon may be growing!

Plans are underway to build a museum and event space adjacent to the tower.

3 weeks ago

Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

3 weeks ago

Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Maryland's Moore.

3 weeks ago

Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says

"I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.

3 weeks ago

Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table

An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.

3 weeks ago

SNAP changes leave a bitter taste

Advocate says the "Big Beautiful Bill" shifts major costs to the state.

3 weeks ago

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

The rat hole went viral early last year after comedian Winslow Dumaine posted a photo of it on X.

3 weeks ago

Illinois High School Football Poll

Here are this week's high school football rankings in Illinois.

3 weeks ago

Georgia school chief resigns after indictment alleging kickback scheme in Illinois

A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted Horton last week on 17 counts including wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.

3 weeks ago

Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US

Ontario Premier Doug Ford blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the company's decision this week to shift production of the SUV from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois as part of plan to invest $13 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.

3 weeks ago

County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court

Illinois governor denounces tear gas use

3 weeks ago

Investigators wonder if triple-homicide victim had something to do with shooting

Investigators say Devione Brady had no connection to the other shooting victims.

3 weeks ago

Welch: We stand for democracy

House Republicans say supermajority Dems just want to bash Trump.

3 weeks ago

Ameren Illinois linemen to defend championship at International Lineman’s Rodeo

Jason Novak, Austin Lewis, and Clayton Gulley will lead a team of Ameren linemen from Illinois and Missouri at the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo, held October 17-18 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. 

3 weeks ago

ISP: Grant helping carjacking investigations pays off

Almost 300 vehicles were recovered by Illinois State Police in a three-month timeframe this year.

3 weeks ago

Former Chicago alderman to run for Illinois Attorney General

Fioretti says he is opposed to the lawsuits the state has filed or been part of regarding various moves and decisions by the Trump administration.

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