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Local
1 year ago
Sally Turner named Legislator of the Year by organization

IACVAC cited Turner’s legislative work, particularly Senate Bill 39 which made veteran housing more affordable, that improves the lives of veterans statewide, according to the release. 

Kristi Noem
IL State News
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
A brotherhood of governors

Pritzker, Quinn remember warm friendships with Edgar.