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Ald. Ray Lopez is slamming Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s declaration of a state of emergency after years of declaring the city a “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants.

Sturn: ‘Graphic proof of Illinois's historical corruption by the reigning Democratic Party’

Former Chicago Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Don Sturn commented on the ComEd Four bribery convictions.

Boulton: ‘I stand on my prediction that Michael Madigan will eventually be convicted of crimes’

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Stephen Boulton is predicting a conviction for Michael Madigan on public corruption charges following the convictions of the ComEd Four for engaging in a Madigan-centric bribery scheme.

Reps. García, Underwood, Davids, LaTurner, Mann and Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act

“This legislation is an important first step towards justice,” said Representative García.

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation met Tuesday, March 14

Waukegan Port District Board met April 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

Waukegan Port District Board met Wednesday, April 19

Lightfoot: 'That is why today I have issued a declaration emergency, to bolster our response to the arrival of the migrants'

Chicago’s Committee on Budget and Government Operations has approved $51 million in additional funding to address the city's current migrant humanitarian crisis.

Duckworth, Durbin and Quigley Announce $200 Million for CTA Railcar Replacement

U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) today announced $200,000,000 in federal funding for the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) railcar replacement efforts.

García, Ramirez, Schakowsky lead Colleagues Urging DHS and FEMA to Provide Expedited Funding for Migrants in Chicago

“Many migrants traveled for almost a year by foot, on trains, in the back of trucks, through jungles and rivers to find safety and opportunity.

Ramirez, García, Schakowsky lead IL Colleagues Urging DHS and FEMA to Provide Expedited Funding for Migrants in Chicago

“Many migrants traveled for almost a year by foot, on trains, in the back of trucks, through jungles and rivers to find safety and opportunity.

Rep. Kelly, with Sen. Menendez & Rep. McBath, Leads Bicameral Letter of 90 Congressional Colleagues Urging ATF to Fully Implement Federal Rules to Help Close the Gun Seller Background Check Loophole

Letter comes as one year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act being signed into law and as the nation reels from another weekend of horrific gun violence.

City of Prospect Heights City Council met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023

City of Prospect Heights City Council met Monday, March 13

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met April 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023

City of Wheaton Bicyclist & Pedestrian Commission met Wednesday, April 19

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Chicago's Johnson working to finalize inauguration plans: 'This was always a movement of, by, and for the people'

As Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson puts the finishing touches on his May 15 inauguration at the University of Illinois' Credit Union 1 Arena, he is keeping the people who voted for him at the top of his mind.

Chicago's Johnson selects Waller as interim police superintendent: 'He is deeply committed to accountability, collaboration and excellence'

Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has announced that Fred Waller, former chief of patrol for the Chicago Police Department, will serve as the department's interim superintendent.

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Chicago business owner on immigrant influx: 'We found 125 million for 6 months, don’t tell me we can’t do it for anything else'

Chicago residents are struggling to deal with the unexpected changes and disasters caused by Chicago’s stance as a Sanctuary City.

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met April 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 9, 2023

City of Wheaton Historic Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18.

Quigley, McCaul Recognize May As National Brain Tumor Awareness Month