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Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block vote on redrawn Texas House map backed by Trump

Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block vote on redrawn Texas House map backed by Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had been in quiet talks with Texas Democrats for weeks about offering support if they chose to leave the state to break quorum

By The Associated Press●
August 03, 2025 at 9:24 pm CDT

Bears training camp update: Offense comes out ‘sloppy’ at Family Fest practice

Bears training camp update: Offense comes out ‘sloppy’ at Family Fest practice

The Chicago Bears' offense came out with what coach Ben Johnson called a sloppy performance Sunday at the team's Family Fest practice at Soldier Field in Chicago.

By Michal Dwojak●
August 03, 2025 at 3:48 pm CDT

Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care

Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
August 01, 2025 at 3:23 pm CDT

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress

By The Associated Press●
August 01, 2025 at 3:06 pm CDT

Inside Caleb Williams’ development: What the Bears are seeing at training camp

Inside Caleb Williams’ development: What the Bears are seeing at training camp

A closer look at how Ben Johnson is reshaping Caleb Williams’ foundation for long-term success in Chicago

By Michal Dwojak●
August 01, 2025 at 9:08 am CDT

Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools

Pritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools

Screenings would begin at public schools in the 2027-28 school year

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
July 31, 2025 at 3:39 pm CDT

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 403: Breaking down the first week of Chicago Bears training camp

Bears Insider Podcast Episode 403: Breaking down the first week of Chicago Bears training camp

The Chicago Bears are over a week into their first training camp under new head coach Ben Johnson. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the first part of training camp and what they've learned so far

By Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar●
July 31, 2025 at 2:55 pm CDT

Wildfire smoke leads to air quality alert for northern Illinois

Wildfire smoke leads to air quality alert for northern Illinois

Lingering wildfire smoke is the reason for an air quality alert issued by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a large portion of northern Illinois

By Emily K. Coleman●
July 31, 2025 at 10:53 am CDT

Nicor Gas customers can comment on proposed rate hike, online or at upcoming public hearing

Nicor Gas customers can comment on proposed rate hike, online or at upcoming public hearing

The Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a public hearing for Nicor Gas customers to provide comments on the utility’s proposed rate increase. Customers can also comment online.

By Kate Santillan●
July 31, 2025 at 7:57 am CDT

Why Caleb Williams’ early camp struggles don’t matter: Silvy

Why Caleb Williams’ early camp struggles don’t matter: Silvy

There is nothing from the first week of Caleb Williams’ training camp to be concerned about, Marc Silverman writes

By Marc Silverman●
July 31, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies

State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies

Insurance companies operating in Illinois have a transparency problem with state regulators and consumers, four top state officials alleged Wednesday

By Ben Szalinski – Capitol News Illinois●
July 30, 2025 at 4:22 pm CDT
Higher tolls, express lanes, new highways part of tollway’s latest strategic plan

Higher tolls, express lanes, new highways part of tollway’s latest strategic plan

Toll increases are contemplated in a refreshed Illinois tollway strategic plan that also envisions extending existing highways or constructing new ones.

By Marni Pyke - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 30, 2025 at 10:03 am CDT

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