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Illinois, Trump administration in legal battle over immigration policy

By Peter Hancock
Feb 06, 2025 7:23 pm - Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge temporarily blocked enforcement of an executive order that sought to end “birthright citizenship” under the U.S. Constitution.
Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago over immigration enforcement

Derek Hawkins
Feb 06, 2025 10:45 am - The Justice Department sued the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, accusing them of impeding the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The department seeks a court order to bar protections for immigrants that exist at the state and local level.
Study highlights retail’s economic impact statewide

Capitol News Illinois
Feb 05, 2025 9:44 am - Retail accounts for more than 10% of Illinois’ gross domestic product, according to the results of a study released Tuesday.
How Trump tariffs could impact trade in Illinois

By BEN SZALINSKI
Feb 04, 2025 1:17 pm - President Donald Trump’s plan to implement tariffs on key United States trading partners could affect more than $100 billion worth of goods imported to Illinois from Canada, Mexico and China.
The small business community can bring people together

By Elliot Richardson
Feb 01, 2025 1:18 pm - The toxic, divisive, and exhausting political climate in our country makes coalescing around solutions difficult. Why is the small business community well-positioned to push through the noise? Because small business owners know how to communicate, negotiate, compromise, and solve problems.
What will happen to McConchie’s campaign cash after he leaves office?

By Russell Lissau
Feb 01, 2025 12:30 pm - State Sen. Dan McConchie can’t keep his campaign cash after he resigns Sunday -- but Illinois law says he doesn’t need to give it away yet, either.
Applications open for 26th Senate District seat

Daily Herald report
Jan 31, 2025 4:07 pm - Suburban Republican Party leaders are accepting applications for the soon-to-be-vacant 26th Senate District seat.
Michael Madigan's fate now rests with jury

By Hannah Meisel
Jan 30, 2025 2:37 pm - It was a well-known aphorism during former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record 36 years in power that while others in the state’s political realm were merely ...
Murphy appointed assistant majority leader of state senate

Daily Herald report
Jan 29, 2025 1:04 pm - State Sen. Laura Murphy, a Democrat from Des Plaines, will serve as assistant majority leader of the Illinois Senate for the 104th General Assembly. In addition to her du...
State Rep. McLaughlin lobbies for McConchie’s Senate seat

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 28, 2025 6:05 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin said Tuesday he is interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie.

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