Maggie Dougherty
@maggiedough.bsky.social
state government and politics reporter for @capitolnewsil.bsky.social
graduate of @medillschool.bsky.social • she/her • on signal at maggie_dough.26 • opinions my own etc etc
graduate of @medillschool.bsky.social • she/her • on signal at maggie_dough.26 • opinions my own etc etc
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A federal judge ordered the release of four individuals arrested without warrants during Operation Midway Blitz. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. ➡️ https://loom.ly/Y9W-TRU
Judge rules four people arrested by ICE without warrants should be released
Article Summary Federal Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Department of Homeland Security on Friday to release four people arrested without
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
A federal judge ordered the release of four individuals arrested without warrants during Operation Midway Blitz. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. ➡️ https://loom.ly/Y9W-TRU
Updated to reflect that Agent Charles Exum has been placed on administrative leave per standard CBP policy, per a spokesperson for the agency.
Marimar Martinez releases evidence in her case and announces a civil lawsuit against DHS and the agent who shot her. maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/sPvteVU
Marimar Martinez, Chicago woman shot and briefly charged by Border Patrol, moves to sue
Article Summary Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher’s aide shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, will release
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Updated to reflect that Agent Charles Exum has been placed on administrative leave per standard CBP policy, per a spokesperson for the agency.
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A first-in-the-nation law that will prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes survived a major hurdle in court Tuesday. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more ➡️ https://loom.ly/2uzQH6o
In a victory for consumers, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
Article Summary A federal judge has upheld a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that protects consumers and retailers from paying so-called credit
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
A first-in-the-nation law that will prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes survived a major hurdle in court Tuesday. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more ➡️ https://loom.ly/2uzQH6o
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Judge rules largely in favor of Marimar Martinez’s request to release much of the evidence in the government’s dismissed case against her. @maggiedough.bsky.social has the details ➡️ https://loom.ly/nbMHHT0
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez
Article Summary Marimar Martinez, the Chicago teacher shot five times by Border Patrol agents last fall, was granted permission Friday
capitolnewsillinois.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Judge rules largely in favor of Marimar Martinez’s request to release much of the evidence in the government’s dismissed case against her. @maggiedough.bsky.social has the details ➡️ https://loom.ly/nbMHHT0
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Illinois Accountability Commission releases initial report and moves to examine key Trump officials. Story by @maggiedough.bsky.social ➡️ https://loom.ly/5G2s7Rs
‘A crisis for the nation’: ICE accountability commission continues to seek solutions
Article Summary The Illinois Accountability Commission held its second public meeting, hearing testimony from legal experts, law enforcement professionals and
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Illinois Accountability Commission releases initial report and moves to examine key Trump officials. Story by @maggiedough.bsky.social ➡️ https://loom.ly/5G2s7Rs
Around 2 million Illinois adults will see conviction and arrest records sealed in coming years, after Gov. JB Pritzker today signed the Clean Slate Act into law. More at: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
Article Summary Illinois will begin a process to automatically seal criminal records for millions of adults in the state, after
capitolnewsillinois.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Around 2 million Illinois adults will see conviction and arrest records sealed in coming years, after Gov. JB Pritzker today signed the Clean Slate Act into law. More at: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
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(This is not normal)
Breaking News: The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into classified material, people familiar with the matter said. It is exceedingly rare for federal agents to search a journalist’s home.
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of classified disclosures, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
(This is not normal)
Something l've been thinking a lot about today - for those who don't know, the FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this morning as part of an investigation into a leak of classified information.
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Something l've been thinking a lot about today - for those who don't know, the FBI searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this morning as part of an investigation into a leak of classified information.
“Illinois won’t back down — we have both a constitutional right and a moral obligation to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare, public safety and beyond,” Rep. Bob Morgan told me.
More on Illinois' response to Trump's executive order on AI: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
More on Illinois' response to Trump's executive order on AI: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation
Article Summary President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week targeting state laws that regulate artificial intelligence. Illinois has
capitolnewsillinois.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“Illinois won’t back down — we have both a constitutional right and a moral obligation to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare, public safety and beyond,” Rep. Bob Morgan told me.
More on Illinois' response to Trump's executive order on AI: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
More on Illinois' response to Trump's executive order on AI: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
This morning @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed Illinois' medical aid in dying bill. Starting next September, it will allow terminally ill Illinois adults with six months to live to take end-of-life medication.
More here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
More here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisians to end their lives with physician-prescribed
capitolnewsillinois.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This morning @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed Illinois' medical aid in dying bill. Starting next September, it will allow terminally ill Illinois adults with six months to live to take end-of-life medication.
More here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
More here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...
Excited to be on the utilities and energy beat for CNI, kicking off with my coverage of yesterday’s ICC rulings. Get ready to be sick of hearing me talk about why your energy bills are (or aren’t) going up!
State regulators slashed requested gas rate increases for Ameren Illinois and Nicor by over 40% this week. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/iL3oIrk
ICC slashes Nicor, Ameren proposed gas rate hikes by over 40%
Article Summary The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $168 million spending increase for Nicor Gas, 47% less than the $314
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Excited to be on the utilities and energy beat for CNI, kicking off with my coverage of yesterday’s ICC rulings. Get ready to be sick of hearing me talk about why your energy bills are (or aren’t) going up!
Took my new (to me but actually quite old) camera out on assignment for the first time yesterday to cover the ‘Broadview Six’ arraignment hearing and rally.
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Took my new (to me but actually quite old) camera out on assignment for the first time yesterday to cover the ‘Broadview Six’ arraignment hearing and rally.
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'Broadview six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social and @maggiedough.bsky.social report: https://loom.ly/YFqF3mU
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
Article Summary A group of six Democratic candidates, officeholders and activists pleaded not guilty Wednesday on federal charges they “impeded”
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 AM
'Broadview six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility. @hannahmeisel.bsky.social and @maggiedough.bsky.social report: https://loom.ly/YFqF3mU
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State lawmakers narrowly pass bill legalizing physician-prescribed medical aid in dying. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/Adv8qKU
Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review
Article Summary State lawmakers passed a bill to legalize “medical aid in dying” for Illinois adults with terminal illnesses. If
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
State lawmakers narrowly pass bill legalizing physician-prescribed medical aid in dying. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/Adv8qKU
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Illinois may try to make up for some of the shortfall created by the federal government cutting off SNAP benefits beginning Saturday. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/MCA4wMI
‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem
Article Summary JB Pritzker signed an executive order allocating $20 million to state food banks and food pantries in preparation
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Illinois may try to make up for some of the shortfall created by the federal government cutting off SNAP benefits beginning Saturday. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/MCA4wMI
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Democratic lawmaker faces right-wing anger online for email blast apparently sharing ICE vehicle information. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/1g0vlT8
State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
Article Summary State representative and comptroller candidate Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, has come under fire from online conservatives for publicizing ICE
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Democratic lawmaker faces right-wing anger online for email blast apparently sharing ICE vehicle information. @maggiedough.bsky.social has more. https://loom.ly/1g0vlT8
A feature I reported back in August came out as the cover story of Illinois Times today. 📸 by the incredible Zach Adams. Read it here: www.illinoistimes.com/news/blind-m...
October 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A feature I reported back in August came out as the cover story of Illinois Times today. 📸 by the incredible Zach Adams. Read it here: www.illinoistimes.com/news/blind-m...
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Gov. JB Pritzker talks Chicago budget, pensions and Bears stadium funding at an Economic Club of Chicago event Tuesday. @maggiedough.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/tIA6cHI
Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders
Article Summary The governor weighed in on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan for the city, saying he opposed any
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker talks Chicago budget, pensions and Bears stadium funding at an Economic Club of Chicago event Tuesday. @maggiedough.bsky.social reports. https://loom.ly/tIA6cHI
With reporting from protests up and down Illinois: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/thousan...
Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Article Summary Tens of thousands turn out for a “No Kings” demonstration Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive and
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
With reporting from protests up and down Illinois: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/thousan...
The inflatable animal protest trend has reached Chicago. Ft. A unicorn signing the constitution, a koala, and a dragon.
October 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The inflatable animal protest trend has reached Chicago. Ft. A unicorn signing the constitution, a koala, and a dragon.
I’ll be covering today’s ‘No Kings’ rally in downtown Chicago for @capitolnewsil.bsky.social. Feel free to DM me with tips if you see anything.
October 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I’ll be covering today’s ‘No Kings’ rally in downtown Chicago for @capitolnewsil.bsky.social. Feel free to DM me with tips if you see anything.
Beautiful weather in downtown Chicago as organizers start setting up for ‘No Kings’ rally
October 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Beautiful weather in downtown Chicago as organizers start setting up for ‘No Kings’ rally
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Federal agents targeted a parking lot filled with rideshare drivers in an immigration raid near Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday that resulted in 12 arrests.
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12 Arrested in Immigration Raid at O’Hare Airport Rideshare Parking Lot Friday
Federal immigration agents targeted Uber and Lyft drivers in a raid at a parking lot near Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday, according to a coalition of rideshare drivers.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Federal agents targeted a parking lot filled with rideshare drivers in an immigration raid near Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Friday that resulted in 12 arrests.
https://to.wttw.com/3WyYXcX
https://to.wttw.com/3WyYXcX
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BREAKING: A federal judge has partially blocked the Trump administration's efforts to mobilize the National Guard in Chicago.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has partially blocked the Trump administration's efforts to mobilize the National Guard in Chicago.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/09/j...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/09/j...
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states. Read more here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/trump-f...
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states
CHICAGO — The White House on Friday froze $2.1 billion in federal funding for Chicago infrastructure projects in the latest
capitolnewsillinois.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Trump freezes $2.1B for Chicago transit projects in latest ‘punishment’ of blue states. Read more here: capitolnewsillinois.com/news/trump-f...