Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package after Senate's early-morning passage ended shutdown threat

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.

Senate passes $1.2T spending bill to avoid shutdown
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The Senate narrowly avoided a government shutdown after passing a $1.2 trillion spending bill early Saturday morning. The bill had been passed on to President Joe Biden.

Pritzker promotes sustainable aviation fuel in Lisle

Governor JB Pritzker delivered a keynote address Friday morning in Lisle at the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference.

Trump properties that could be seized in fraud lawsuit collection

Here’s a list of the specific Trump properties cited in the fraud case that could be among the assets collected by the state of New York as soon as Monday,

Federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback lawsuit

Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."

More student loan forgiveness announced
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President Joe Biden announced on Thursday an additional six billion dollars in student loans will be canceled. The latest cancellations include public service workers.

Cook County Jail expands program to save shelter dogs, aid detainees

Known as "Tails of Redemption," the program focuses on making shelter dogs more adoptable by enlisting detainees to teach them basic commands such as sit, stay, and kennel up.

Mayor Brandon Johnson's chief of staff Rich Guidice to retire

Rich Guidice, the chief of staff for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, announced he will retire at the end of March.

'Home Court': Photos, video released of athletic and event facility at Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Foundation unveiled fresh insights Thursday, including updated visualizations and a 'fly through’ video, of the Home Court — an athletic and event facility at the Obama Presidential Center. 

Obama Foundation releases new details on athletics facility at presidential center
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The Obama Foundation unveils fresh insights, presenting new renderings and a captivating 'fly through? video of the Home Court?an athletic, programs and event facility located at the Obama Presidential Center.

Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance
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A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone.

Columbus Drive could become Barack Obama Drive under proposed ordinance

A City Council member wants to rename Columbus Drive in downtown Chicago after former President Barack Obama, but an Italian American civic leader wants the street to be left alone.

Duckworth advocates for reproductive rights, IVF

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is fighting for reproductive rights, speaking before the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.