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‘Heart-crushing’: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bailey’s son and three family members die in Montana helicopter crash

‘Heart-crushing’: GOP gubernatorial candidate Bailey’s son and three family members die in Montana helicopter crash

The son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren of Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey died in a helicopter crash Wednesday evening in Montana.

 
Pritzker forms commission to document ‘harassment, intimidation’ during immigration raids

Pritzker forms commission to document ‘harassment, intimidation’ during immigration raids

Gov. JB Pritzker announced the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, which will report on conduct of ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol during the mass deportation surge in Chicago and the suburbs.

 
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District 203 board member censured for second time in less than a year

District 203 board member censured for second time in less than a year

For the second time since January, Naperville Unit District 203 school board member Melissa Kelley Black has been censured for conduct described as unprofessional and detrimental to the district.

 
Pritzker dismisses property tax break for Bears at forum, urges action on transit fix: ‘We all have to pay’

Pritzker dismisses property tax break for Bears at forum, urges action on transit fix: ‘We all have to pay’

Promising the Chicago Bears’ owners that ‘they won’t pay any property taxes, we shouldn’t do that,’ governor says.

 
District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per year

District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per year

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering a renovation plan worth as much as $912.5 million, which could add up to a $421 annual tax increase for the average homeowner.

 
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‘Timely justice?’ Shutdown means case delays, no pay for staff at federal courthouse in Chicago

‘Timely justice?’ Shutdown means case delays, no pay for staff at federal courthouse in Chicago

‘I am concerned that the lack of appropriation will create delays in the court’s ability to ensure timely justice,’ chief judge says.

 
Amid pushback, fiscal crunch, Metra reverses course on using operating funds for capital projects

Amid pushback, fiscal crunch, Metra reverses course on using operating funds for capital projects

Metra had targeted $60 million for capital needs like new bridges in 2026 but is changing course after speaking with lawmakers.

 
Race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is attracting millions in campaign cash, records show

Race to succeed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is attracting millions in campaign cash, records show

The Democratic primary for Illinois’ 9th U.S. House seat could be the state’s costliest congressional clash.

 
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‘Less food for more people’: Thousands could lose SNAP benefits amid shutdown, advocates warn

‘Less food for more people’: Thousands could lose SNAP benefits amid shutdown, advocates warn

“For every meal that we provide, SNAP provides nine. So we’re just simply not at the scale of SNAP,” food pantry expert says.

 
Trump defends East Wing demolition, raises ballroom price to $300 million

Trump defends East Wing demolition, raises ballroom price to $300 million

President Donald Trump on Wednesday raised the estimate of his planned White House ballroom, saying that the project would cost $300 million - up from his initial claim of $200 million - and defended the decision to tear down the East Wing amid widespread complaints.

 

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