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Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map

The complaint, filed by McCombie and five voters from districts they consider extremely gerrymandered, asks the Supreme Court to appoint a special master to draft a new map.

federal funds sign
National
1 year ago
Democratic attorneys general in several states, including Illinois, have filed a lawsuit to block a federal funding freeze

“This unconstitutional pause in funding will have a devastating impact on the public safety, prosperity, and quality of life” – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Sen. Andrew Chesney
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois GOP senators criticize Pritzker over law blocking police cooperation with ICE

The senators said Pritzker undermines police and embraces criminals.

Waukegan on map
IL State News
1 year ago
Autopsy shows woman found atop Chicago-area medical center died of hypothermia from cold exposure

She was noted missing from her room at 2 a.m. Thursday and found on the roof almost seven hours later.

Rochester Pre-K classroom
Education
1 year ago
Pritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats

Seats made available for low-income families through ‘Smart Start’ program.

Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Next for senator: seeking more access for disabled

McConchie served two years as minority leader

A bald eagle takes flight from ice chunks floating on the Mississippi River along the Great River Road near Alton, Illinois
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois eagle-watching events: best spots to see bald eagles this winter

Winter is the best time to see bald eagles in Illinois, as the state hosts more than 3,000 eagles each season.

Activists with Revcom Corps Chicago hold signs outside of Hamline Elementary School after federal agents were turned away on Jan. 24, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, file)
IL State News
1 year ago
Acting deputy AG visits Chicago to ‘observe’ immigration enforcement crackdown

Immigration and Customs Enforcement began conducting targeted immigration operations Sunday in Chicago.

Mahomet Aquifer
IL State News
1 year ago
Champaign County Board blocks carbon projects to protect Mahomet Aquifer serving 14 Illinois counties

The Mahomet Aquifer is a water source for 14 counties in Illinois including Logan, Menard and Mason Counties.