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The top three Illinois Dems vying to replace Durbin next year spoke out against the funding package he signed onto tonight
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The top three Illinois Dems vying to replace Durbin next year spoke out against the funding package he signed onto tonight
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Durbin hasn’t endorsed anyone yet
Stratton called it a “betrayal of the American people”
Small note in the press conference tonight as detractors tried to explain their vote
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Small note in the press conference tonight as detractors tried to explain their vote
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Durbin and Fetterman were both not at the PC
Shaheen admitted “there was never a guarantee that it would become law” when asked about the ACA vote promised by Thune next month
Durbin said critics of his vote “need to understand how the Senate works”
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Durbin said critics of his vote “need to understand how the Senate works”
Bruce Leon is happy about it though:
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Bruce Leon is happy about it though:
Laura Fine seems unsatisfied as well:
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Laura Fine seems unsatisfied as well:
Durbin on voting yes to reopen the government tonight:
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Durbin on voting yes to reopen the government tonight:
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
“It’s time for Leader Thune to keep his promise to schedule a vote on the ACA tax credits in December.”
Durbin is retiring and an ACA tax credit vote is bound to fail, making it a vote he won’t have to answer for next year
Biss is quickly fundraising off this for his congressional campaign —>>
November 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Biss is quickly fundraising off this for his congressional campaign —>>
Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, one of three residents detained by border patrol agents last Friday, describes being driven around by agents in Evanston and Chicago before being released:
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, one of three residents detained by border patrol agents last Friday, describes being driven around by agents in Evanston and Chicago before being released:
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
"We were never arrested. We were never charged ... it was surreal."
Either way, Judicial Watch is accusing the city of deny requests for a ton of records related to ICE enforcement, including photos, emails, messages, records and just about anything related to Biss' and the city's immigration policies
The FOIA request was denied JW says
The FOIA request was denied JW says
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Either way, Judicial Watch is accusing the city of deny requests for a ton of records related to ICE enforcement, including photos, emails, messages, records and just about anything related to Biss' and the city's immigration policies
The FOIA request was denied JW says
The FOIA request was denied JW says
NEW: Conservative activist group Judicial Watch is suing Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in his capacity as mayor over what the group alleges is a violation of a FOIA request
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
NEW: Conservative activist group Judicial Watch is suing Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in his capacity as mayor over what the group alleges is a violation of a FOIA request
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
The group says the city denied a FOIA request for records related to ICE enforcement.
Kat Abughazaleh weighs in on Mamdani's win too:
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Kat Abughazaleh weighs in on Mamdani's win too:
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss called DHS a "bunch of liars" over their account of the incident, which is here:
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Evanston mayor Daniel Biss called DHS a "bunch of liars" over their account of the incident, which is here:
NEW tonight: Attorneys in the suit against Bovino and border patrol are alleging tonight that agents violated the TRO in Evanston on Halloween, including one agent who pointed a gun at an Evanston man and threatened to shoot
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
NEW tonight: Attorneys in the suit against Bovino and border patrol are alleging tonight that agents violated the TRO in Evanston on Halloween, including one agent who pointed a gun at an Evanston man and threatened to shoot
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
"Step back or I'm going to shoot you," the agent allegedly said
Cool photos though. I'm curious, did they drive from state to state with this seat in a truck or something? And how tf did they get this into the T for Michelle Wu?
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Cool photos though. I'm curious, did they drive from state to state with this seat in a truck or something? And how tf did they get this into the T for Michelle Wu?
Kat Abughazaleh in today's @nymag.com piece on "young(ish) New Dems to watch," although this bullet is inaccurate
Abughazaleh did not move into #IL09 until after her March campaign launch, and thus could not have been registered to vote in the district before then
Abughazaleh did not move into #IL09 until after her March campaign launch, and thus could not have been registered to vote in the district before then
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Kat Abughazaleh in today's @nymag.com piece on "young(ish) New Dems to watch," although this bullet is inaccurate
Abughazaleh did not move into #IL09 until after her March campaign launch, and thus could not have been registered to vote in the district before then
Abughazaleh did not move into #IL09 until after her March campaign launch, and thus could not have been registered to vote in the district before then
From Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) on ICE and CBP presence in her district today:
"This cruelty is not only unacceptable, but it is inhumane and criminal."
Schakowsky joined dozens at a press conference in Evanston after the incident at Oakton/Asbury
"This cruelty is not only unacceptable, but it is inhumane and criminal."
Schakowsky joined dozens at a press conference in Evanston after the incident at Oakton/Asbury
October 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
From Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) on ICE and CBP presence in her district today:
"This cruelty is not only unacceptable, but it is inhumane and criminal."
Schakowsky joined dozens at a press conference in Evanston after the incident at Oakton/Asbury
"This cruelty is not only unacceptable, but it is inhumane and criminal."
Schakowsky joined dozens at a press conference in Evanston after the incident at Oakton/Asbury
Statement from the Evanston police department on the incident today involving federal agents
EPD says it responded to reports of the crash from citizens and federal agents and that "one or two" arrests were made
Pepper spray was also deployed by feds, EPD says
EPD says it responded to reports of the crash from citizens and federal agents and that "one or two" arrests were made
Pepper spray was also deployed by feds, EPD says
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Statement from the Evanston police department on the incident today involving federal agents
EPD says it responded to reports of the crash from citizens and federal agents and that "one or two" arrests were made
Pepper spray was also deployed by feds, EPD says
EPD says it responded to reports of the crash from citizens and federal agents and that "one or two" arrests were made
Pepper spray was also deployed by feds, EPD says
Another angle of the incident at Oakton/Asbury on Evanston where and agent appears to pull a firearm on a bystander
Video from IG:
Video from IG:
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Another angle of the incident at Oakton/Asbury on Evanston where and agent appears to pull a firearm on a bystander
Video from IG:
Video from IG:
City statement on trick-or-treat this evening
"We encourage families to exercise extra caution. Should you choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please remain vigilant."
"We encourage families to exercise extra caution. Should you choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please remain vigilant."
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
City statement on trick-or-treat this evening
"We encourage families to exercise extra caution. Should you choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please remain vigilant."
"We encourage families to exercise extra caution. Should you choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please remain vigilant."
Here's another video from a few mins later it seems.
Biss appears to walk up to the car and ties talking to EPD (Who appear to hold him back for a second) and eventually ICE/CBP through the car window before they drive off
Biss appears to walk up to the car and ties talking to EPD (Who appear to hold him back for a second) and eventually ICE/CBP through the car window before they drive off
October 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Here's another video from a few mins later it seems.
Biss appears to walk up to the car and ties talking to EPD (Who appear to hold him back for a second) and eventually ICE/CBP through the car window before they drive off
Biss appears to walk up to the car and ties talking to EPD (Who appear to hold him back for a second) and eventually ICE/CBP through the car window before they drive off
Video of this incident just after the crash
October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Video of this incident just after the crash
Statement from Daniel Biss on feds in Evanston today:
CBP chief Gregory Bovino was spotted in Skokie and Telemundo reporter Jorge DeSantiago has a video of Bovino near Home Depot on Oakton in Evanston
CBP chief Gregory Bovino was spotted in Skokie and Telemundo reporter Jorge DeSantiago has a video of Bovino near Home Depot on Oakton in Evanston
October 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Statement from Daniel Biss on feds in Evanston today:
CBP chief Gregory Bovino was spotted in Skokie and Telemundo reporter Jorge DeSantiago has a video of Bovino near Home Depot on Oakton in Evanston
CBP chief Gregory Bovino was spotted in Skokie and Telemundo reporter Jorge DeSantiago has a video of Bovino near Home Depot on Oakton in Evanston
ETHS in Evanston on "closed campus protocol" Friday, with reports of ICE in the area
Evanston/Skokie D65 is also holding indoor recess today, per Superintendent Angel Turner
More details tk
Evanston/Skokie D65 is also holding indoor recess today, per Superintendent Angel Turner
More details tk
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
ETHS in Evanston on "closed campus protocol" Friday, with reports of ICE in the area
Evanston/Skokie D65 is also holding indoor recess today, per Superintendent Angel Turner
More details tk
Evanston/Skokie D65 is also holding indoor recess today, per Superintendent Angel Turner
More details tk