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Activists and politicians speak in opposition to President Donald Trump’s reported plan to stage ICE agents at Naval Station Great Lakes in September, during a protest at the Veterans Memorial on Aug. 29, 2025, in North Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Immigrant advocates urge ‘Don’t be afraid, but organize’ in face of imminent Chicago federal raids

August 29, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.

Speaking at a town hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson warned it would be “unconstitutional” and “illegal” for the federal government to send troops to patrol Chicago's streets.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally at the University of Illinois Chicago, Aug. 24, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

In Chicago, US Sen. Bernie Sanders says progressive agenda is ‘what the American people want’

August 25, 2025 at 11:31 p.m.

During rally in Chicago, US Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont slams billionaires' influence in politics but holds off criticizing Illinois' billionaire Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker.

A Pace #755 bus and a CTA #126 bus travel on Jackson Boulevard at Clinton Street in Chicago on Aug. 18, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

RTA officials could transfer $74 million from Metra and Pace to CTA to delay city service cuts

August 20, 2025 at 3:50 p.m.

The Regional Transportation Authority said transferring the funds would help delay catastrophic cuts on the CTA early next year while all three transit agencies hope lawmakers will come to their...

Protesters hold signs in support of the Texas Democrats over DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Aug. 15, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Texas lawmakers return home after walking out of legislature and spending two weeks in Illinois to prevent GOP remap

August 18, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

The Democratic lawmakers have been in Illinois since Aug. 3 to avoid a vote on the remap during a special legislative session called by Texas GOP.

Gov. JB Pritzker talks with people following an event on Aug. 11, 2025. The governor issued a veto late Friday on a bill that would have allowed Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to create an investment pool for nonprofits and labor organizations. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Over objections, Gov. JB Pritzker vetoes nonprofit investment bill, citing extremism concerns

August 18, 2025 at 8:21 p.m.

A recent veto from Gov. JB Pritzker puts him at odds with nonprofits, labor unions and some state Democrats over a bill that would have provided a positive investment option.

Fans tailgate at a parking garage before the Chicago Bears play the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field, Aug. 17, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears face a long drive to get passage of stadium legislation in the fall

August 18, 2025 at 7:31 a.m.

It is the Chicago Bears’ pocketbook that may be of more importance in trying to convince Chicago legislators to vote to ease the way for them to leave the city.

Audience members sing the national anthem during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Illinois Republicans rally around President Donald Trump, but internal infighting continues

August 14, 2025 at 6:11 p.m.

As the Illinois GOP pledged allegiance to President Donald Trump, serious problems remain for the political party that has minimal power in Springfield.

People attending the Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association County Chairs' Brunch cheer for U.S. House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries during his speech on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

At Illinois State Fair, Democrats celebrate state as a leader of the Trump resistance

August 13, 2025 at 6:19 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker, who also is a potential 2028 White House contender, said Democrats nationally who are still lamenting last year’s presidential outcome should move forward.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks at an event with other Democrats in Springfield on Aug. 12, 2025. (Jeremy Gorner/baiduhai)

In Illinois, Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries says affordability could be key message for the midterms

August 12, 2025 at 7:27 p.m.

US Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: "America is too expensive. We need to drive down the high cost of living. Donald Trump has failed to do it.”

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks speaks with a group of education and health professionals following an event supporting National Immunization Awareness Month at School District 21 in Wheeling on Aug. 11, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker again makes Nazi comparisons after President Trump threatens DC-like takeover in Chicago

August 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump "has absolutely no right and no legal ability" to send National Guard troops to Chicago following Trump's threat.

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