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People walk along North Main Street in Manteno on Oct. 2, 2023. The city will be the site of Gotion's electric vehicle lithium battery manufacturing plant. The most conservative wing of Illinois Republican lawmakers have spoken out against the plan because they say the plant is for a Chinese company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker calls it ‘ironic’ that inaugural committee accepted donation from Chinese firm Trump has criticized

April 23, 2025 at 2:22 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker called it “ironic” that a Chinese company donated $1 million to the inaugural committee for Donald Trump, a critic of the business.

State development agency accused of mismanagement for handling of deputy’s conflict of interest

April 22, 2025 at 8:57 p.m.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity was guilty of misconduct for its handling of a tourism deputy's conflicts of interest.

Mayor Brandon Johnson departs after community leaders gathered to celebrate a state-funded anti-violence program, April 17, 2025, at the Pullman Community Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield again, to demand Chicago ‘receives its just due’

April 22, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Gov. JB Pritzker as well as House Speaker Chris Welch and Senate President Don Harmon.

People stand outside the governor’s office on Feb. 19, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Democratic state lawmakers start to move on promise to ‘be a check’ on Donald Trump

April 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Democratic Illinois lawmakers are considering measures they say would protect the state against federal action under the Trump administration.

La oficina del secretario de estado de Illinois abre un DMV ‘insignia’ más grande en el Loop

April 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

La oficina del secretario de estado de Illinois inauguró el lunes en el centro de Chicago un local emblemático para los servicios de conductores y vehículos, unas instalaciones de dos...

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten speaks with attendees during a town hall at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois, on April 13, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

In ruby red southern Illinois, Democrat Sean Casten looks to win over rural voters

April 14, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's trip is in line with national Democratic efforts to host 'town halls' in Republican districts.

The Morris High School Redskins football team celebrates with their fans after a victory in Morris on Sept. 12, 2014. Its school board retired the mascot in 2022. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House

April 11, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

The Democrat-led Illinois House has advanced legislation placing a statewide ban on Native American imagery and mascots by elementary and high schools.

State Rep. Theresa Mah, center, talks with House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and state Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback on Jan. 10, 2023, at the state Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois House Democrats fail to garner votes for convicted youth resentencing bill

April 11, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Illinois House Democrats fail to pass bill making resentencing a possibility for those serving long sentences for crimes committed when they were young.

Donna Massey, center, is comforted by Al Sharpton, right, during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024, to call for justice in the police-involved shooting death of Donna’s daughter Sonya Massey. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate approves bills, including one regarding police hiring, in response to Sonya Massey killing

April 14, 2025 at 8:16 p.m.

Illinois Senate passes bills regarding police hiring and recalling Sangamon County elected officials in response to Sonya Massey killing.

State Senate President Don Harmon shakes hands with colleagues Jan. 8, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol after being reelected to his position. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon disagrees $4 million he took in political donations was improper

April 9, 2025 at 6:36 p.m.

Senate President Don Harmon disagrees with Illinois election officials who said he collected millions of dollars more in campaign contributions last year than he was allowed to under a state...

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