Illinois
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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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Federal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state lawmakers
Nov 07, 2025 3:38 pm - The recent suspension of federally funded food assistance for needy Americans as well as upcoming rule changes in Medicaid are presenting difficult challenges for state policymakers.
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‘Clean Slate’ Act passes after failing to clear legislature in past years
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Advocates allege ‘inhumane’ conditions at Chicago-area ICE facility in new lawsuit
Oct 31, 2025 7:59 am - Illinois advocates sued federal authorities Friday over alleged “inhumane and torturous” conditions at a Chicago-area federal immigration facility.
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Latest Chicago transit funding plan appears to avoid statewide tax increases
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Noem suggests Chicago immigration blitz includes 5 other states, claims no U.S. citizens detained
Oct 30, 2025 7:37 pm - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to northwest Indiana Thursday and indicated the immigration enforcement campaign that’s rocked the Chicago area actually extends to five other states, none of which have so-called sanctuary protections and two of which are led by Republicans.
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Tier 2 pension reform bill moves forward, but Pritzker says there’s ‘a lot more work’ to do
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‘Progress, not just achievement’: State emphasizes growth over proficiency in new Illinois Report Card dataOct 30, 2025 9:00 am - Illinois students are showing continued growth especially in English language arts and mathematics, outpacing pre-pandemic levels, according to 2025 Illinois School Report Card data released Thursday.
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Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can’t agree on first-degree murder charg
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House Dems eye taxes on entertainment, billionaires’ investments to fund transit