Illinois State Politics
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Immigration battle, Kirk assassination among top stories of 2025Dec 30, 2025 11:05 pm - The reaction to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, immigration enforcement efforts and the conclusion to a decades-old disappearance were among the top suburban stories of 2025.
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WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek to open Civic Awareness series at Schaumburg LibraryDec 27, 2025 3:01 pm - WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek will kick off the second annual Civic Awareness Series at the Schaumburg Township District Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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We are entering 2026 with the worst economy in yearsDec 27, 2025 11:59 am - If you are feeling down about the direction of the economy as the year comes to a close, you are not alone. There is also plenty of evidence to back up the sentiment.
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DOJ sues Illinois' governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals
Dec 23, 2025 2:41 pm - The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.
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‘Our team is fluent in lewd lingo’: Giannoulias unveils rejected Illinois license plates
Dec 23, 2025 1:09 pm - No Illinois drivers will be “BRICKED” on the roads next year. Nor will they bear state registration plates with “TYPESHT,” “IBPOOPN” or “ICUP,” despite praise from Secret...
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Illinois politicians finally gave business some breaks in 2025Dec 20, 2025 12:03 pm - State lawmakers and local leaders avoided taxes and cut regulations in 2025 to improve the state’s business climate, reduce costs and signal that job creators matter.
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Illinois education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
Dec 19, 2025 2:12 pm - Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 schoo...
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Illinois Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents
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Senate hopefuls Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Stratton target Trump, talk affordability at first debateDec 17, 2025 9:38 pm - About 1,000 people tuned into early virtual forum among Democratic candidates vying for outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.
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Illinois running low on power as AI data centers spike electricity demand