Marni Pyke
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Illinois files lawsuit against Trump administration, accuses feds of violent ‘occupation’Jan 12, 2026 3:43 pm - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the city of Chicago sued the federal government Monday alleging immigration agents had undermined the state’s sovereignty with violent acts and unlawful arrests.
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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GOP race for governor tightens up after Severino removed from ballotJan 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Illinois State Board of Elections staff said the nomination petitions were short by 252 signatures of the 5,000 minimum required.
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Transit advocates outline what’s happening with reforms to Metra, Pace, CTAJan 07, 2026 8:12 pm - A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s stepdaughter dies at age 38Jan 07, 2026 6:00 pm - Kelly, who is in the middle of a campaign for U.S. Senate, made the announcement Wednesday.
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Two Republicans fall off the ballot in gubernatorial, Senate contestsJan 07, 2026 5:53 pm - The Illinois State Board of Elections’ decisions slimmed down the throng running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
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Railroads say freight merger application falls short; UP says rivals are grandstandingJan 06, 2026 6:11 pm - Four major railroads tell feds UP, Norfolk Southern’s paperwork doesn’t prove their proposed merger is in the public interest and omits key details.
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Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendationsJan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
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Tearful airport goodbye or joyful reunion? Either way, you could win $500 by sharing an O’Hare momentJan 05, 2026 2:18 pm - The Chicago Department of Aviation is asking travelers to share special O’Hare International Airport memories captured in photos, videos or stories.
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Tolls on cars haven’t been raised in years — is a hike coming in 2026?Jan 04, 2026 8:45 pm - Tollway leaders explain what’s happening with their big, new road program and what that means for drivers.