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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (Evan Vucci/AP)

Illinois and national Republicans and Democrats condemn shooting at Donald Trump rally

July 13, 2024 at 9:02 p.m.

Members of both political parties condemn the violence that broke out Saturday that left one attendee dead and Trump bloodied.

Then-Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Kathy Salvi greets people, July 31, 2022, at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton. Salvi has been named chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

New chairman tries to unite fractured Illinois GOP heading into Milwaukee convention

July 13, 2024 at 6:10 p.m.

Illinois Republicans head to Milwaukee for the party's national convention this week amid the political upheaval of electing a new state chairman.

Aaron Del Mar, center, then-Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, greets supporters at an event at the nightclub Tao Chicago, on North Dearborn Street on April 27, 2022. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois GOP set to select one of three finalists for state chair

July 11, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

Illinois Republican leaders will meet virtually to select a new chairperson for the state party.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks during a press event in a banquet room at the restaurant Prime & Provisions in Chicago on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, where increased funding for violence reduction and prevention was announced. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

After violent holiday weekend, Chicago civic leaders announce $100 million for crime-fighting efforts

July 10, 2024 at 7:04 p.m.

The Chicago business community has raised $100 million to support on-the-ground crime fighting efforts.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to the media on June 25, 2024, at Eyes on the Future Child Development Center in Chicago. Pritzker on Wednesday signed new legislation that includes a prohibition on insurance plans requiring what is known as "step therapy," which is when the insurer requires a customer to try different treatments or medications before those prescribed by their doctor. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says new law will curb ‘predatory practices’ by insurance industry

July 10, 2024 at 3:43 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed legislation advocates say will do away with health insurance practices that make it harder for patients to receive needed care.

A display case holds an assortment of rifles that cannot be sold to customers because of state firearms legislation that bans the sale and distribution of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act, at Accuracy Firearms on Jan. 26, 2023, in Effingham. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

US Supreme Court passes on preliminary Illinois gun ban case but Justice Clarence Thomas calls the law ‘highly suspect’

July 8, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of a decision denying an injunction against Illinois' gun ban, but Justice Clarence Thomas expressed deep reservations about the law.

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias talks to staff in his office on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Changes to driver’s license eligibility for immigrants, gas tax hike on tap July 1

July 1, 2024 at 12:16 p.m.

Noncitizen motorists in Illinois will be eligible for a standard driver's license in Illinois under a law that takes effect July 1.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, foreground, walks to the office of Senate President Don Harmon for a meeting at the Illinois State Capitol, May 8, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

CTU lobbyist helped craft mayor’s letter to Senate president at heart of Springfield selective enrollment fight

June 27, 2024 at 4:43 p.m.

Public records provided to the Tribune reveal a CTU official helped craft the eleventh-hour letter that likely saved the teachers union and Johnson from an embarrassing defeat in the statehouse.

Michael Broadway, center, and his classmates applaud a classmate during commencement ceremonies from the Northwestern Prison Education Program at Stateville Correctional Center on Nov. 15, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Inmate’s death during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville

June 26, 2024 at 6:48 p.m.

The death of a man incarcerated at Stateville prison amplified concerns among prison rights advocates over conditions at the nearly century-old facility, which is slated for demolition.

Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Don Tracy at Republican Day at the DuQuoin State Fair on Aug. 29, 2023. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Illinois GOP leadership teetering with RNC a month away

July 8, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

Dethroning of state party’s vice chair could portend even bigger changes, including renewed efforts to replace Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy.

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