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Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
The expected deployment of 300 troops comes at federal ICE agents have ramped up enforcement in the Chicago area. The…
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago transit projects. The post Trump freezes $2.1B…
7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday. The post…
Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan
Illinois’ six-year infrastructure plan includes $50.6 billion in projects, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The post Here’s what’s…
Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s economic agenda includes many victories from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration. The post Stratton aims to bring…
State, private developers break ground on quantum research park
PsiQuantum is expected to finish construction on its facilities in 2027. The post State, private developers break ground on quantum…
New lawsuits against Trump’s immigration actions continue to take shape
Illinois is gearing up for a court battle in anticipation of the federal government sending troops to Chicago. The post…
Pritzker says feds seeking Chicago troop deployment. ‘What I have been warning of is now being realized’
Protests in Broadview became increasingly violent over the weekend while Border Patrol agents marched through downtown Chicago. The post Pritzker…
Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could
CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about the TRUST Act, which prevents them from cooperating with ICE operations. The…
As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
Illinois members of Congress are pushing ICE for answers about operations in the Chicago area and conditions for detainees at…
Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area
Darren Bailey selected Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar as his running mate as a part of a…
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws
Rhode Island federal judge rules Trump’s order blocking funding to Illinois over “sanctuary” laws is unconstitutional. The post Judge rules…