Illinois, ICE and Progressive House candidate

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Democratic congressional candidate indicted in anti-ICE protest that turned violent in Illinois
Democratic congressional candidate Katherine “Kat" Abughazaleh is facing federal charges after allegedly blocking ICE vehicle during Illinois protest.

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Illinois Congressional Candidate and Five Others Indicted for Violent ICE Protest
Progressive House candidate indicted amid Chicago-area ICE protests

Illinois, Massey

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Jurors convict Illinois deputy of killing Sonya Massey but can't agree on first-degree murder charge
Sean Grayson could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison or even probation. The jury did not convict him of first-degree murder, a crime that carries a sentence of 45 years to life.

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Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
Illinois officials react to Sean Grayson being found guilty in Sonya Massey shooting

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Supreme Court Raises Question on Illinois National Guard Deployment
The most robust challenge to Trump's authority to deploy troops occurred with Newsom v Trump, which upheld that the president had federal authority over National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles during widespread protests against the deportations earlier this year.

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Supreme Court unlikely to rule on fight over Trump troop deployment in Illinois until after Nov. 17
No ruling imminent as Supreme Court asks for more briefing in Illinois National Guard deployment case

Pritzker's new executive order aims to help Illinois farmers

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is directing state agencies to take "immediate action" and work to expand domestic ...

Illinois House Democrats introduce new transit funding plan, eye billionaire and entertainment taxes

With time running short in the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, Democratic lawmakers proposed new taxes on many ...

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to appeal Trump's denial of disaster declaration for flood damage

The city of Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois plan to appeal President Trump's decision to deny a disaster ...

Pritzker executive orders to help Illinois farmers, direct $20 million to plug SNAP funding gap

Wednesday's order declares an agricultural crisis in Illinois and offers support for farmers and their families. His order ...

Illinois Governor Candidate Breaks Silence One Week After Helicopter Crash Killed Most of His Son's Family

Darren Bailey thanked supporters for the outpouring of love and prayers as his family manages an unthinkable tragedy ...

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"

Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement ...

Kids and pregnant women could lose WIC benefits — including more than 160K in Illinois

The Trump administration says SNAP benefits will be cut on Nov. 1. Will WIC be impacted by the government shutdown? See the ...