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Kristi Noem
IL State News
10 months ago
‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area

President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well

State Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured at a committee hearing in Chicago in July 2023. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
10 months ago
Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy

Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications.

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Health & Wellness
10 months ago
First West Nile-Related Death reported in Cook County

Lab testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a factor in the resident’s death.

Governor JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Tuesday in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
IL State News
10 months ago
As ICE and DHS enter Chicago, Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’

“You can’t take anything that he says seriously,” said Pritzker, to reporters in Oak Park Tuesday.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association annual breakfast meeting in Springfield on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric

Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.

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Local
10 months ago
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

FILE - McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Agriculture
10 months ago
McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.

Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire

Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield.

IL State News
10 months ago
A brotherhood of governors

Pritzker, Quinn remember warm friendships with Edgar.

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IL State News
10 months ago
See tracks? Think train! Safety campaign kicks off in Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21 Rail Safety Week.  Marking the 12th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be sharing life-saving rail safety information.