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Illinois locked in legal battles with Trump administration over immigration policy
House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch speaks on the House floor Wednesday as the chamber debated resolutions condemning recent executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump's administration. (C...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2025

Judge declines to extend ‘swipe fee’ injunction to credit card companies
The Dirksen Federal Courthouse is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – A feder...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Bloomington man charged in McLean County with several child porn counts
David Breeden. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police/McLean County Jail) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing nearly a dozen child pornography counts following an investigation by ...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Protestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment
Protestors hold signs and chant in front of the Illinois State Capitol to protest President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JAD...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2025

Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
Attorney Marleen Suarez prepares dozens of conditional guardianships for undocumented parents. Suarez made a post on Facebook announcing she was offering the service for free so parents facing deporta...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2025

Fort Jesse Café launches new chapter in Bloomington
Fort Jesse Cafe is located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Fort Jesse Cafe/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – It all happened so fast for Zakkary Yuhasz. He joined Fort Jesse Cafe two years ago...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2025

Illinois students remain at or above national average
Eighth grade math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in Illinois rose slightly in 2024 and outperformed the national average. (Source: Nationsreportcard.gov)By PETER HANCOCKCapi...
Syndicated Author Jan 31, 2025

Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
State Rep. Nabeela Syed speaks to members of the media at the Illinois Capitol about the proposed Illinois prescription drug affordability board on Jan. 29, 2025. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2025

Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand masters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday with his former law partner Vincent "Bud" Getzendanner and others after the conclusion of his federal corruption tri...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2025

McLean County Sheriff addresses immigration
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane recently issued a statement. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The top law enforcement officer in McLean County said he wi...
Syndicated Author Jan 27, 2025