Illinois State Politics
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‘Optimistic’ about a papal visit: Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome and extends invite to ChicagoNov 19, 2025 11:54 am - Gov. JB Pritzker sat down with Pope Leo XIV in Rome, discussed immigration raids in Chicago, and presented ‘Da Pope’ beer to the Illinois native.
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Duckworth staffer dismissed in light of immigration accusations
Nov 18, 2025 5:11 pm - U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has fired a staffer accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney and falsifying an official form to visit and secure the release of a Staunton restaurant owner detained by immigration agents.
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Illinois driver’s licenses, state IDs now fit in your iPhoneNov 18, 2025 12:16 pm - Starting Wednesday, Illinoisans can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to their iPhones. Technology also can prevent minors using fake IDs to buy alcohol, officials say.
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Full SNAP benefits to resume this month after government shutdown ends
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Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer
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Taxes, sanctuary status and electability key issues in GOP gubernatorial joustNov 11, 2025 6:39 pm - Republicans Ted Dabrowski, Aaron Del Mar and James Mendrick debate who could defeat Gov. JB Pritzker in early gubernatorial clash.
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‘It reminds us why we fight’: Bailey presses on after loss of son, grandkids in crashNov 11, 2025 10:27 am - “This tragedy changed our family for ever, but it also reminds us why we fight,” Bailey said with his wife, Cindy, in a video posted on Facebook.
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Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over vote to end shutdown
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Lawmakers must prioritize good policy over destructive politicsNov 08, 2025 1:27 pm - In Illinois, politicians concluded their legislative year during the fall veto session, and they did not do nearly enough to support small businesses.
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Governor says he will review ‘medical aid in dying’ bill