1908 Race Riot sculptures in downtown Springfield and sign marking official Race Riot site.
Local
9 months ago
Biden adds to the nation’s list of national monuments during his term. There’s an appetite for more

Springfield’s 1908 Race Riot site is among the sites President Biden designated as national monuments during his term.

National
10 months ago
Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

“From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other posts, it sounds like they are ready to roll over for Mr. Trump,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

National
10 months ago
Durbin urging FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks

Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record of upholding human rights.”

National
10 months ago
What to know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick for housing secretary

Turner is a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grad

Local
10 months ago
US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul responded speedily, filing a notice of appeal Friday evening.

Local
10 months ago
Gov. Pritzker reassures Illinoisans after election, vows to protect key policies

“Sometimes you live to see that wish fulfilled, and sometimes you must accept that your vote is a down payment on a house that you may wait a long time to finally live in.”

National
10 months ago
The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaign

Democrat Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to keep fighting for America’s promise following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump.

Local
10 months ago
Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

During the campaign, Budzinski played up her role in helping secure a $51 million federal grant for an agricultural tech hub run by the University of Illinois.

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