Illinois State Politics
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7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction
Oct 03, 2025 6:12 pm - With 10 days until former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to report to federal prison, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied the longtime Democratic power broker’s bid to remain free while he challenges his corruption conviction.
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State unveils six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure planOct 02, 2025 7:02 pm - Illinois on Wednesday unveiled its latest six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan for the state’s roads, bridges, railways, airports and more.
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House speaker unsure if there’s enough support for Bears stadium tax breakSep 30, 2025 9:50 pm - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday expressed uncertainty about whether tax break legislation that could lead to a Bears move to Arlington Heights will pass.
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Pritzker calls federal deployment ‘an attack on the Constitution’
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Democrats announce plan to fill state House 42 vacancySep 29, 2025 3:11 pm - The Democratic Party of DuPage County announced Monday how it will fill the seat of 42nd District state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, a Glen Ellyn Democrat.
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Feds in military gear flood downtown Chicago, as border chief says people arrested based on ‘how they look’
Sep 28, 2025 8:12 pm - While dozens of federal immigration agents took individuals into custody during a winding patrol through downtown Chicago on Sunday, a top U.S. Border Patrol official told WBEZ the agents were arresting people based on “how they look.”
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Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, MemphisSep 28, 2025 4:09 pm - MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Armed federal agents patrolled Chicago's downtown streets on Sunday, a new escalation of an immigration enforcement crackdown there that followed Pr...
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Congress takes steps to help restore dignity of work in IllinoisSep 27, 2025 12:52 pm - For too long, government policies have made it too easy not to work, stifling people’s growth, confidence and ability to prosper. It also has limited the labor pool for businesses.
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As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
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Odd couple GOP ticket: Conservative farmer, suburban party chair unite to challenge Pritzker.Sep 25, 2025 10:13 pm - Former gubernatorial candidate and staunch conservative Darren Bailey launched a repeat campaign Thursday and once again chose a suburban running mate. The downstate Repu...