Madigan’s high-powered appeals team urges 7th Circuit to overturn speaker’s conviction
Appeals court hears arguments as former speaker nears 6 months in prison by Hannah Meisel...
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Illinois House approves ban on junk fees, Pritzker’s abortion fund proposal
Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday by Ben Szalinski,Brenden...
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz by Brenden...
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
by Hannah Meisel Article Summary CHICAGO — A federal judge on Friday granted prosecutors’ motion...
Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters, Ford captures 7th Congressional District seat
By Ben Szalinski Article Summary CHICAGO — Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton rode a late wave...
Democrats offer muted praise of Pritzker’s speech, Republicans dismiss ‘campaign’ rhetoric
Reactions largely fell along partisan lines, though there were some mixed feelings all around by...
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Air quality hazard timeline: Here’s when Cook County should be free of hazardous air
As of 6 a.m. Friday, Chicago reported the worst air quality, with an Air Quality...
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Article SummaryVoters in most of the state’s counties can cast their vote in the March...
New SNAP work requirements go into effect Feb. 1, threatening recipient eligibility
The requirements change which recipients must work or volunteer and how often by Jenna SchweikertandUIS...