FILE - U.S. Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García marches in the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Sept. 14, 2025, in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats

Garcia announced he was not seeking reelection earlier this month just before the deadline to file paperwork for the seat. By then, his chief of staff was the only candidate who had submitted the needed paperwork.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
Inside the reopening

Durbin rebuffs suggestion re-opening vote – with eight non-vulnerable Senate Democrats – was a set-up.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
Nikki’s No vote

Government reopening bill lacks health care consideration.

IL State News
1 month ago
State officials urge residents to prepare for winter hazards

IEMA-OHS and National Weather Service highlight safety steps during Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

IL State News
1 month ago
History-making senator recounts career

Carol Moseley Braun has written a book, “Trailblazer.”

United Airlines plane in Chicago
National
1 month ago
These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown

The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S.

Travelers stand in line in a TSA screening area at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
National
1 month ago
What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown

Here’s a closer look at what to know about the reductions.

A ground crew worker signals a plane next to a Delta Airlines aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in SeaTac, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
National
1 month ago
The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect

In some metropolitan areas, including New York, Houston, Chicago and Washington, multiple airports are being impacted, while the ripple effects could reach smaller airports as well.

This letter is now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
History
1 month ago
Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

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