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DuPage County Board urges Congress to investigate immigration enforcement efforts; withhold DHS funding

DuPage County Board urges Congress to investigate immigration enforcement efforts; withhold DHS funding

DuPage County Board members are urging congressmen to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security until a thorough investigation is conducted into recent immigration enforcement incidents, such as the fatal shootings in Minnesota.

 
Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridges

Duckworth’s busy day: Sparring with JD Vance, proposing $1.5 billion plan to fix rail bridges

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth challenges Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Venezuela, introduces grant program to rebuild decrepit commuter rail bridges.

 
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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

Democrats voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday as they continued to negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

 
After Minneapolis shootings, GOP governor candidates talk about police, protester divide

After Minneapolis shootings, GOP governor candidates talk about police, protester divide

Candidates suggest “arrest everyone” in street takeovers, hand “criminals” over to immigration officials, and “cooperation not conflict.”

 
Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

Trump signals interest in easing tensions, but Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents, but there was little evidence Wednesday of any significant changes following weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters.

 
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Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis.

 
GOP hopefuls dig into taxes, school choice at gubernatorial debate

GOP hopefuls dig into taxes, school choice at gubernatorial debate

No “sexuality” in schools, freezing taxes, and investigating government fraud touted as solutions by GOP candidates for governor.

 
Illinois Democrats focus on Trump in return to Springfield

Illinois Democrats focus on Trump in return to Springfield

Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session last week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in a series of resolutions criticizing immigration raids and cuts to health care and child care programs.

 
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$2 billion data center proposal in Barrington Hills withdrawn

$2 billion data center proposal in Barrington Hills withdrawn

A real estate developer has withdrawn a proposal to build a data center in Barrington Hills, officials announced.

 
Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hike

Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hike

Saying it can no longer be avoided, Fox Lake Fire Protection District officials will be asking voters March 17 for a tax increase to fund pensions.

 

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