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LaVonia Noble King lost her friend Jacqueline Reynolds in 2013 when a Chicago police vehicle hit Reynolds while chasing a vehicle driven by Timothy Jones, who was 20 at the time. Noble King said of Jones: "He did not hit Jackie. They did. And then they put the whole blame on him. Jackie would've never been OK with that. I'm not OK with that." (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Youthful offender sentencing bill would provide hope to hundreds of inmates serving lengthy terms

April 9, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make a resentencing possibility for inmates serving lengthy sentences for crimes committed when they were under 21 retroactive.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his ceremonial office at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 19, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

In Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid Trump tariffs

April 2, 2025 at 7:03 p.m.

At close of trade mission to Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a 'stable and reliable trade partner' amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Employees sit at their desks in the new Illinois secretary of state driver and vehicle services facility at 125 W. Monroe St. in Chicago's Loop on March 31, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois secretary of state’s office opens larger ‘flagship’ DMV in the Loop

March 31, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

The Illinois secretary of state's office has opened a larger "flagship" DMV in Chicago's Loop.

Springfield, Illinois 5th Ward Alderwoman and registered state lobbyist, Lakeisha Purchase, has been hired by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby the city. (City of Springfield)

Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team

March 28, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his ceremonial office after delivering his annual budget address on Feb. 19, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker to lead trade mission to Mexico

March 28, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker is heading a trade mission to Mexico next week to pitch Illinois businesses.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker during a news conference at the Secret Service field office in Chicago on July 25, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

In texts, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed doubts about Mayor Brandon Johnson amid rumors United Airlines might move

March 30, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Comptroller Mendoza raised concerns about Mayor Johnson’s ability to keep United's HQ in Chicago.

Gov. JB Pritzker delivers remarks during a press conference at the UI Health Mile Square Health Center, Feb. 28, 2025, discussing the impact of planned cuts to Medicaid health coverage. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker cites legal, technical issues in veto of warehouse worker protection bill

March 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Citing legal and technical issues, Gov. JB Pritzker vetoed a bill aimed at protecting warehouse workers.

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, left, and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado listen to debate on the House floor on Jan. 7, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Lawmakers advance homeschooling bill as thousands pack Capitol to voice opposition

March 20, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers advanced a controversial bill that would place a number of regulations on homeschooling as opponents packed the Capitol.

Senate President Don Harmon speaks at the state Capitol in Springfield on Jan. 8, 2025. Harmon introduced a version of the FAIR Act last year. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Bill aimed at bolstering county public defender system moves forward in Springfield

March 19, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

An Illinois House committee approved a bill aimed at bolstering the state's public defender system.

Anjanette Young looks on before speaking at a news conference outside Chicago City Hall on Feb. 16, 2024, alongside Ald. Maria Hadden, 49th, to discuss a lack of movement on reforms related to raid practices by the Chicago Police Department. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

After testimony from Anjanette Young, state lawmakers move bill aimed at tightening rules on search warrants

March 19, 2025 at 1:19 p.m.

Anjanette Young, whose home was wrongly searched by Chicago police six years ago, testified on behalf of a bill to tighten rules on search warrants.

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