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Black pastors from Illinois endorse Raja Krishnamoorthi in US Senate race
Black pastors from Illinois endorse Raja Krishnamoorthi in US Senate race
Dozens of Black pastors from around Illinois gathered to deliver an ecumenical endorsement in the U.S. Senate race, rallying behind Raja Krishnamoorthi.
abc7chicago.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Black pastors from Illinois endorse Raja Krishnamoorthi in US Senate race
Monday: Gordon-Booth to Join Friendship House in Highlighting $300k Investment for After-school Programs, Pathway to YOUR Future Initiative
ilhousedems.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Monday: Gordon-Booth to Join Friendship House in Highlighting $300k Investment for After-school Programs, Pathway to YOUR Future Initiative
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker filled two more seats on the Illinois Accountability Commission and announced key staffing hires as
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker filled two more seats on the Illinois Accountability Commission and announced key staffing hires as
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Illinois Teachers Call for Taxing the Wealthy to Address School Budget Deficits - The 74
www.the74million.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Illinois Teachers Call for Taxing the Wealthy to Address School Budget Deficits - The 74
Petition · Illinois Must Act Now: Protect Our Wetlands Before It's Too Late - Change.org
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Illinois Must Act Now: Protect Our Wetlands Before It’s Too Late
www.change.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Petition · Illinois Must Act Now: Protect Our Wetlands Before It's Too Late - Change.org
MacArthur Foundation president talks leadership, democracy at SESP event
MacArthur Foundation president talks leadership, democracy
MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey discussed the meaning of leadership and the future of democracy at the Segal Visitor Center on Wednesday as part of the School of Education of Social Policy’s...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
MacArthur Foundation president talks leadership, democracy at SESP event
Chung Backs Energy Expansion Package to Lower Utility Bills, Cut the Cost of Living
» Chung Backs Energy Expansion Package to Lower Utility Bills, Cut the Cost of Living
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, continued her effort to cut costs for working families by making smart investments in clean energy technology that will lower power bills...
ilhousedems.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Chung Backs Energy Expansion Package to Lower Utility Bills, Cut the Cost of Living
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Wednesday, with the two discussing the Trump
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Wednesday, with the two discussing the Trump
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
TOMORROW: Hirschauer Hosts Property Tax Appeal Workshop
» TOMORROW: Hirschauer Hosts Property Tax Appeal Workshop
BARTLETT, Ill. — As reassessment notices start to roll out for residents in Cook County’s suburbs, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, will join Hanover Township, the Cook County Assessor’s...
ilhousedems.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
TOMORROW: Hirschauer Hosts Property Tax Appeal Workshop
NBC 5 Exclusive: Pritzker holds private meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
NBC 5 Exclusive: Pritzker holds private meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
The two held a private, 40 minute meeting discussing the Trump Administration’s immigration deportation campaign in Chicago — and whether or not the Pope himself would pay a visit to the Windy City.
www.nbcchicago.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NBC 5 Exclusive: Pritzker holds private meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Where's JB: Meeting the pope
Where's JB: Meeting the pope
WASHINGTON & POLITICS
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Where's JB: Meeting the pope
Illinois lawmakers urged to ‘step up’ and ‘fight like hell’ as EPA moves to cut wetlands protections
Illinois lawmakers urged to ‘step up’ and ‘fight like hell’ as EPA moves to cut wetlands protections
New U.S. EPA rule would strip protections from 72% of the state’s remaining wetlands, which play a crucial role in mitigating flooding and filtering drinking water.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Illinois lawmakers urged to ‘step up’ and ‘fight like hell’ as EPA moves to cut wetlands protections
'Clean Slate' bill would remove roadblocks for formerly incarcerated Illinois residents
‘Clean Slate’ bill would remove roadblocks for formerly incarcerated Illinois residents
More than two million Illinois residents would be eligible to have their criminal records automatically sealed under a bill awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature.
www.wbez.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
'Clean Slate' bill would remove roadblocks for formerly incarcerated Illinois residents
University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
Article Summary Total enrollment at public universities in Illinois reached a 10-year high of nearly 190,000 this academic year. Deputy
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
University enrollment in Illinois grows to 10-year high despite some declines
Illinois licenses, IDs to enter digital realm
Illinois licenses, IDs to enter digital realm
Article Summary Illinois residents can now add their driver’s licenses and IDs to Apple Wallet, with Google and Samsung wallet
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Illinois licenses, IDs to enter digital realm
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Article Summary U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office sent a letter Monday to U.S. Immigration and Customs Acting Director Todd Lyons,
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Scherer Announces Free Laundry Program for Unhoused Springfield Residents
» Scherer Announces Free Laundry Program for Unhoused Springfield Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Springfield, announces that Molina Healthcare of Illinois is partnering with Clean Slate Advocates and All in One Laundry Center and Servicesto provide...
ilhousedems.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Scherer Announces Free Laundry Program for Unhoused Springfield Residents
Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks
Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks
Article Summary The State Board of Elections voted 4-4 along party lines as to whether Senate President Don Harmon should
capitolnewsillinois.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Senate President Don Harmon avoids $10M fine after election board deadlocks
'We all deserve answers': Illinois politicians vote for release of Epstein files
'We all deserve answers': Illinois politicians vote for release of Epstein files
Darin LaHood, Eric Sorensen and Robin Kelly were among the Illinois politicians to release statements after voting on the release of the Epstein Files
www.pjstar.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
'We all deserve answers': Illinois politicians vote for release of Epstein files
Ask the advocates
Ask the advocates - Wednesday Journal
Triton College is proud to host a special event that brings environmental advocacy and civic engagement to our campus. Students, staff, and community members are welcome to join us for a fireside chat...
www.oakpark.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ask the advocates
Suburban congressional candidate who posted antisemitic views knocked off 2026 ballot
Suburban congressional candidate who posted antisemitic views knocked off 2026 ballot
A would-be congressional candidate from the North suburbs who has an extensive history of antisemitic social media posts was removed from ballot consideration Tuesday — but not because of bigotry. Z...
www.dailyherald.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Suburban congressional candidate who posted antisemitic views knocked off 2026 ballot
Duckworth fires Metro East staffer accused of acting as an attorney for ICE detainee
Duckworth fires Metro East staffer accused of acting as an attorney for ICE detainee
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the Belleville-based staffer falsely identified himself as a lawyer for a Staunton man that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained in October.
www.stlpr.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Duckworth fires Metro East staffer accused of acting as an attorney for ICE detainee
Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday
Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday
The Illinois General Assembly passed a law last year allowing for people to carry their IDs on their cellphones.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Digital driver's licenses, IDs available to Illinois residents starting Wednesday