Trump's plan to use military in deportations is a 'terrible idea,' legal expert says
President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to deploy military personnel to enact his mass deportation plan—something that legal scholars and several Illinois officials say he can't legally do.
Trump's plan to use military for deportations not legal, officials say
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will use the U.S. military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, but most legal onlookers and Illinois officials said he can't do that.
Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after Trump victory
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pledged Saturday to keep his state open to transgender treatment after the issue, particularly regarding minors, became a bone of partisan contention during the presidential election.
Trump's new 'border czar' responds to Pritzker
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Thousands of Illinois residents to have medical debt erased; Will County sees highest relief numbers
Illinois residents will soon start receiving notifications that their medical debts have been erased as part of the state’s Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, which has relieved more than $72 million in debt for 52,745 residents.
Illinois Democrats meet to counter incoming Trump presidency with new legislation
Illinois Democrats say they are meeting this week during their veto session to develop a legislative plan to counter the incoming Trump presidency.
Trump's ICE chief to Pritzker: 'Game on' in immigration policy clash, vows enforcement
President-elect Trump's pick to be the “border czar" has issued a pointed response to Gov. Pritzker's recent pledge to keep Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants.
Chicago, Illinois leaders prepare for fight over Trump's immigration plans
Illinois leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's plans to ramp up immigration enforcement, signaling they’ll stand firm on the state’s sanctuary status.
Federal judge overturns Illinois gun ban, citing Second Amendment
A federal judge in downstate Illinois has ruled against the state’s “Protect Illinois Communities Act," declaring that the 2023 gun ban violates the Second Amendment.
'You come for my people, you come through me': Pritzker reacts to Trump's win
Pritzker assured worried Illinoisans the state would remain a sanctuary for immigrants, the LGBTQ+ population, and women seeking reproductive care.
'You come for my people, you come through me': Pritzker reacts to Trump's win
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Thursday about a second Donald Trump presidency and how Illinoisans will be protected.
'We will not flinch': Pritzker, Johnson react to Trump's election win
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released statements on Wednesday reacting to Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second non-consecutive term.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker among Illinois politicians visiting Manny's Deli for Election Day
It's an Election Day tradition for local politicians to head to Manny's Deli while votes hit polling places.
'Help Stop Hate' launched to support communities facing discrimination
As Illinois reports a record-breaking rise in hate crimes, with nearly 12,000 incidents in 2023, the state has launched a new service to support victims of discrimination and violence.
'Help Stop Hate' launched to support communities facing discrimination
As Illinois reports a record-breaking rise in hate crimes, with nearly 12,000 incidents in 2023, the state has launched a new service to support victims of discrimination and violence.
Illinois trooper honored with Medal of Honor after suffering injuries in Will County crash
An Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper was awarded the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor on Tuesday after he suffered incapacitating injuries in a Will County crash in 2021.
'We're not going back': Pritzker reacts to Walz-Vance VP debate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday night released a statement following the conclusion of the vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Gov. Pritzker speaks out on Chicago Public Schools turmoil
Governor Pritzker was asked Wednesday about the rift between Mayor Brandon Johnson and his schools chief. The mayor wants CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to resign and there's a big school board meeting on Thursday.
Pritzker says state can only do so much to help Chicago's financial issues
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.
Pritzker says state support for Chicago's financial challenges is limited
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago officials have not approached him about the city's budget deficit.