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7 hours ago
Expert in Sean Grayson trial: Helpful, or a ‘self-licking ice cream cone’?
Another expert witness spent all day on the witness stand. And, rally-goers are met with a popular Lee Greenwood song.
8 hours ago
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
The couple's third child was not on the helicopter.
18 hours ago
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
18 hours ago
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
1 day ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely
U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.
1 day ago
Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Approvals fell mostly along party lines.
1 day ago
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.
1 day ago
Grayson trial: Autopsy photos shown to jury, and when is an expert witness not an expert?
A number of witnesses on day two of testimony, and a potentially heartfelt moment inside the courtroom.
2 days ago
Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.
2 days ago
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
2 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 4 Blog
Check back here for updates on the second day of witness testimony.
2 days ago
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says
Two of Bailey’s grandchildren also were killed, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Thursday.
2 days ago
Rally-goers dot the Sean Grayson trial landscape
Rally-goers are hoping for a culture of change in Springfield, as well as in Peoria, when it comes to the operation of police departments.
2 days ago
Opening statements, body camera video, and questioning testimony dot day 4 of Sean Grayson trial
Defense attorneys spent considerable time Wednesday strongly questioning the statements of two prosecution witnesses.
3 days ago
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
3 days ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 3 Blog
Check back here throughout the day for opening statements and witness testimony.
3 days ago
Trump agrees to extend judge’s block on deploying National Guard as Supreme Court weighs case
Unclear when high court might rule on administration’s plea for intervention.
3 days ago
Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown
The immense show of force signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and amplified tensions in a city already on edge.
