Trump is waging 'war on the poor', Chicago mayor says
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At a Monday press conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the Trump administration over a sharp rise in federal deployments across Chicago over the weekend.

Trump admin seeks to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois, Pritzker says
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.

Chicago alders blast CTU for post on activist convicted of killing trooper

Chicago alders slammed a social media post by the Chicago Teachers Union praising Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a police officer.

Chicago aldermen reach deal on proposal to allow more ‘granny flats’ in city

The Chicago City Council may soon consider allowing more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) after two aldermen reached an agreement on a revised ordinance.

Gov. Pritzker orders 4% cuts across state agencies, blames federal policies

Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to identify 4% spending cuts in next year’s budget, citing what he called "disastrous economic policies" by President Donald Trump.

Memorial services held for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar
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Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar's body is lying in state in Springfield where hundreds are paying their respects Friday evening.

Illinois Republicans push to reform SAFE-T Act after nationwide end to cash bail
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Illinois GOP lawmakers are meeting to propose changes to the SAFE-T Act following a federal order ending cashless bail across the U.S., citing serious concerns with the current law.

Pritzker responds to report about photo he took with 'peacekeeper' accused in deadly Chicago burglary, crash

Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a statement about a photo he took just this month with a Chicago "peacekeeper" who is now charged with murder in a deadly smash-and-grab burglary crash last week.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill

New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Exclusive: Memo shows Pritzker's office warned about Chicago pension bill
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New documents obtained by Fox 32 show that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office was warned by Chicago officials that pension legislation could cause deep financial harm to the city.

Shot fired at Illinois state senator's home, suspect in custody

Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel's home was struck by gunfire early Tuesday. Police say the shooting was not politically motivated.

The Chicago Report: Enrollment down in Chicago Public Schools this year
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There are fewer students attending Chicago Public Schools this year. What's fueling the decrease and how will it affect the school system?

The Chicago Report: Chicago Latinos largely oppose both Johnson and Trump
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A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.

'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.