Democrats push possible Trump response, other state legislative matters to New Year
Democrats say they're still mulling measures to deal with Trump after state legislature's fall session adjourns.
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Springfield phone tax flap risks blowing a new $40M hole in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2025 budget
An amendment to the prepaid cell phone tax that passed during the Illinois General Assembly’s veto session will worsen Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget headache.
Family of Stateville inmate who died during June heat wave sues state, prison workers
The family of a man who died in the custody of Stateville Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit alleging poor handling of Broadway’s medical emergency led to his death.
Mayor Brandon Johnson makes no promises after warnings over proposed police reform cuts
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday pushed back on criticism that his Chicago police budget plan endangers the department’s compliance with the federal consent decree.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul launches unit to investigate innocence claims
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is launching a unit to investigate cases in which new evidence could prove the innocence of people convicted of serious crimes.
Democrats have Donald Trump’s second term in mind heading into Illinois legislature’s fall session
Democrats who control the Illinois legislature return for a fall session and will be considering the ramifications of Donald Trump's second term in the White House.
Labor leaders, Illinois officials fear workers’ rights at risk under Trump, but vow to keep fighting
Illinois officials and labor leaders are preparing to defend workers against a Trump administration that could be hostile to their rights.
Illinois’ Democratic leaders vow vigorous defense of personal rights and public policies under a second-term Trump
What impact will a second Trump administration have on Illinois and Chicago, a city he has routinely mocked?
Gov. JB Pritzker has warning for Donald Trump: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’
Gov. JB Pritzker sought to assure Illinois residents that he would fight to preserve the state's protections on abortion and other fronts during Donald Trump's second term in the White...
Democrats maintain control of state legislature, while GOP sees hope in not losing ground
Democrats, armed with a significant financial advantage over Republicans, were set to maintain their supermajorities in the Illinois General Assembly.