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La oficina del secretario de estado de Illinois abre un DMV ‘insignia’ más grande en el Loop

April 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

La oficina del secretario de estado de Illinois inauguró el lunes en el centro de Chicago un local emblemático para los servicios de conductores y vehículos, unas instalaciones de dos...

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten speaks with attendees during a town hall at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois, on April 13, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

In ruby red southern Illinois, Democrat Sean Casten looks to win over rural voters

April 14, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's trip is in line with national Democratic efforts to host 'town halls' in Republican districts.

The Morris High School Redskins football team celebrates with their fans after a victory in Morris on Sept. 12, 2014. Its school board retired the mascot in 2022. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House

April 11, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

The Democrat-led Illinois House has advanced legislation placing a statewide ban on Native American imagery and mascots by elementary and high schools.

State Rep. Theresa Mah, center, talks with House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and state Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback on Jan. 10, 2023, at the state Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois House Democrats fail to garner votes for convicted youth resentencing bill

April 11, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Illinois House Democrats fail to pass bill making resentencing a possibility for those serving long sentences for crimes committed when they were young.

Donna Massey, center, is comforted by Al Sharpton, right, during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024, to call for justice in the police-involved shooting death of Donna’s daughter Sonya Massey. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate approves bills, including one regarding police hiring, in response to Sonya Massey killing

April 14, 2025 at 8:16 p.m.

Illinois Senate passes bills regarding police hiring and recalling Sangamon County elected officials in response to Sonya Massey killing.

State Senate President Don Harmon shakes hands with colleagues Jan. 8, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol after being reelected to his position. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon disagrees $4 million he took in political donations was improper

April 9, 2025 at 6:36 p.m.

Senate President Don Harmon disagrees with Illinois election officials who said he collected millions of dollars more in campaign contributions last year than he was allowed to under a state...

LaVonia Noble King lost her friend Jacqueline Reynolds in 2013 when a Chicago police vehicle hit Reynolds while chasing a vehicle driven by Timothy Jones, who was 20 at the time. Noble King said of Jones: "He did not hit Jackie. They did. And then they put the whole blame on him. Jackie would've never been OK with that. I'm not OK with that." (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Youthful offender sentencing bill would provide hope to hundreds of inmates serving lengthy terms

April 9, 2025 at 5:04 p.m.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make a resentencing possibility for inmates serving lengthy sentences for crimes committed when they were under 21 retroactive.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his ceremonial office at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Feb. 19, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

In Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a ‘stable and reliable trade partner’ amid Trump tariffs

April 2, 2025 at 7:03 p.m.

At close of trade mission to Mexico, Gov. JB Pritzker positions Illinois as a 'stable and reliable trade partner' amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Employees sit at their desks in the new Illinois secretary of state driver and vehicle services facility at 125 W. Monroe St. in Chicago's Loop on March 31, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Illinois secretary of state’s office opens larger ‘flagship’ DMV in the Loop

March 31, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

The Illinois secretary of state's office has opened a larger "flagship" DMV in Chicago's Loop.

Springfield, Illinois 5th Ward Alderwoman and registered state lobbyist, Lakeisha Purchase, has been hired by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby the city. (City of Springfield)

Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team

March 28, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.

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