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Durbin hopes to meet with ICE this week about Chicago-area raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has kept Illinois leaders largely in the dark about its immigration operations in the…
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
All Illinois residents should also receive flu shots this fall, the state’s health department said. The post Illinois health department…
Ex-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship
Tom DeVore, a former GOP nominee for attorney general, will temporarily lose his law license. The post Ex-GOP nominee for…
Pritzker directs agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies
Gov. JB Pritzker said the One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs will put pressure on the economy and state budget.…
Illinois declined to give sensitive voter data to the DOJ. Some GOP states are doing the same
The Trump administration has not made clear what it plans to do with sensitive voter data requested from over half…
Former Gov. Jim Edgar lies in state at the Illinois Capitol
Former Governor Jim Edgar’s memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Springfield. The…
Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate
Lawmakers are weighing data centers, the state’s climate goals and cost savings. The post Nuclear power, battery storage funding at…
Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines
After CDC pulls back on vaccine guidelines, Illinois and other states move to ensure their residents still have access. The…
Sale of Illinois newspaper group puts new state law to the test
Illinois law requires the seller to notify employees, the state and counties 120 days before a media company is sold.…
Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for release of the funds. The post Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding…
‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
Gov. JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on sending the National Guard to Chicago is a sign of dementia.…
Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy
The objection does not stop the rules from taking effect. The post Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail…