Here are the 10 finalists for Illinois' new state flag
Illinois residents will soon have their say on a new state flag after officials narrowed down thousands of entries from a statewide contest to their top designs.
Trump pick for border czar slams Chicago leadership: 'Your mayor sucks and your governor sucks'
President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar pick, Tom Homan, outlined his deportation plans in Chicago, emphasizing strict enforcement and criticizing Illinois leaders.
Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Illinois Democrats meet to counter incoming Trump presidency with new legislation
Illinois Democrats say they are meeting this week during their veto session to develop a legislative plan to counter the incoming Trump presidency.
Trump's ICE chief to Pritzker: 'Game on' in immigration policy clash, vows enforcement
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Chicago, Illinois leaders prepare for fight over Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
'You come for my people, you come through me': Pritzker reacts to Trump's win
Pritzker assured worried Illinoisans the state would remain a sanctuary for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ population, and women seeking reproductive care.
'We will not flinch': Pritzker, Johnson react to Trump's election win
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released statements on Wednesday reacting to Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second non-consecutive term.
'Help Stop Hate' launched to support communities facing discrimination
As Illinois reports a record-breaking rise in hate crimes, with nearly 12,000 incidents in 2023, the state has launched a new service to support victims of discrimination and violence.
Illinois trooper honored with Medal of Honor after suffering injuries in Will County crash
An Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper was awarded the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor on Tuesday after he suffered incapacitating injuries in a Will County crash in 2021.
'We're not going back': Pritzker reacts to Walz-Vance VP debate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday night released a statement following the conclusion of the vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
