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Larry Hoover, who has been in prison since 1973, faces the parole board with his wife, Winndye Jenkins, at the Dixon Correctional Center on Feb. 7, 1995. (John Dziekan/baiduhai)

Prison board receives clemency petition for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover

October 23, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

The petition comes after President Donald Trump in May commuted the federal life sentence of Chicago-born Hoover.

Members of the Illinois State Police and Cook County sheriff’s office tussle with protesters in the designated protest zone a block from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview on Oct. 10, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Amid criticism of police tactics, Broadview protesters begin appearing in court

October 22, 2025 at 6:18 a.m.

Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Broadview Police Department have arrested around 70 people at Broadview protests.

Chicago Ald. Jason Ervin, 28th, chair of the Budget and Government Operations Committee, leads a meeting of the committee on Oct. 21, 2025, at City Hall. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Wary aldermen begin Chicago budget talks as Gov. JB Pritzker says he opposes head tax

October 21, 2025 at 5:29 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker came out in opposition Tuesday to the reinstated $21-per-employee “head tax” on larger businesses that Mayor Johnson proposed to balance the 2026 budget.

Dusk falls on the U.S. Capitol on March 5, 2025, in Washington. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Congressional candidates loan themselves large sums trying to stand out in competitive Illinois races

January 28, 2026 at 6:09 a.m.

See how candidates for Congress are doing in raising campaign cash in the four most-competitive districts in Illinois.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, center, with community leaders and members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and calls for federal officials to bring down the fence along Beach Street near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility on Oct. 13, 2025, in Broadview. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers look at limiting federal immigration agents as Broadview shrinks designated protest area

October 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

As Illinois legislature reconvenes Tuesday for its six-day fall session, lawmakers will explore restricting ICE agents from taking people into custody at facilities such as hospitals and courthouses.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks with reporters after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to the city, Oct. 9, 2025, at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, rest of state

October 9, 2025 at 8:35 p.m.

Arguments in federal court over an emergency restraining order that would bar a National Guard deployment began Thursday with lawyers sparring over what constitutes a “rebellion” that such troops might...

Gov. JB Pritzker stands nearby as Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during a news conference about the current state of federal deployments to Illinois and the ongoing federal activity in Chicago on Oct. 6, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

President Donald Trump calls for Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker to be jailed

October 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

“Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!” President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo on social media showing the Texas National Guard deploying on Oct. 6, 2025. (Gov. Greg Abbott's office)

National Guard deployment moves ahead in Illinois after judge declines state’s suit to block Trump call-up

October 7, 2025 at 6:03 a.m.

Attorneys for the Trump administration said in court that Texas National Guard units could begin operations by Tuesday, the same day Illinois Guard members have been ordered to report.

Federal agents stand inside the fence at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview on Sept. 28, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

State, local officials establish ‘unified command’ to address safety concerns outside Broadview ICE building

October 3, 2025 at 12:28 a.m.

At the request of Broadview police, Illinois State Police and the Cook County sheriff’s office have established a “unified command” to address public safety concerns outside the holding facility, with...

Former state Sen. Darren Bailey greets people after announcing his Republican primary bid for governor, Sept. 25, 2025, at Turner’s Table in Carterville. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Republican Darren Bailey launches second bid for governor with strategy to connect better with Chicago voters

September 26, 2025 at 10:08 a.m.

Darren Bailey, the former Republican state lawmaker, has a new running mate, Aaron Del Mar of Palatine, who plans to help Bailey win voters in the northern most populous areas...

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