'Wakeup call': Bipartisan lawmakers call for more air traffic controllers in wake of D.C. tragedy

'Wakeup call': Bipartisan lawmakers call for more air traffic controllers in wake of D.C. tragedy

Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act last year that called for thousands of new air traffic controllers across the nation, but the Trump administration's efforts to freeze hiring across the board has thrown that into question.

Congress passed the FAA Reauthorization Act last year that called for thousands of new air traffic controllers across the nation, but the Trump administration's efforts to freeze hiring across the board has thrown that into question.

Dolton, Thornton Township leaders call on Pritzker and others to remove Tiffany Henyard

Dolton, Thornton Township leaders call on Pritzker and others to remove Tiffany Henyard

Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.

Local leaders and residents from Dolton and Thornton Township are urging Illinois officials to take immediate action to remove Tiffany Henyard from her roles as mayor and supervisor.

Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm

Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm

Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm
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Illinois politicians say federal funding freeze has already caused harm

Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong concerns after the Trump administration?s federal funding freeze created widespread confusion and disruptions to critical services.

Elgin man arrested by ICE, family says
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Elgin man arrested by ICE, family says

A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.

A woman reported that her brother, who was the intended target of the ICE arrest, no longer lived at the address. Instead, ICE agents detained her stepfather. Her brother is reportedly wanted in connection with multiple crimes.

Funding freeze: What is the impact on Illinois?
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Funding freeze: What is the impact on Illinois?

President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.

President Donald Trump's first week in office was a whirlwind of executive orders and actions as part of his mission to follow through on campaign promises, such as securing the border and removing diversity, equity and inclusion practices from federal offices.