Pardon power is almost unbounded — excluding only state crimes, civil liability, future crimes and crimes by the president himself.
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Jonathan Zimmerman: How the Jan. 6 pardons can help the Democrats
With the pardon of the Jan. 6 rioters, Democrats can reverse the soft-on-crime narrative.
Andy Shaw: An executive order from Donald Trump could bring new life to Chicago
Thousands of federal workers refilling the federal buildings in the Loop potentially could reinvigorate downtown Chicago.
David Greising: Conflict between Donald Trump and Illinois will test state’s rights vs. federalism
Illinois’ Gov. JB Pritzker can lead in an effort to develop state responses to counteract or disrupt Donald Trump.
Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
Instead of seceding and forming a 51st state, we think these Illinois counties should join us in Indiana.
Willie Wilson: President Donald Trump is eroding decades of civil rights progress
Donald Trump’s actions are creating conditions for violence, racial unrest and instability.
Esteban Rodriguez: Cicero’s residents are particularly vulnerable under Donald Trump’s agenda
Despite having the highest percentage of undocumented immigrants per capita in the state, Cicero doesn’t have real sanctuary city protection.
Stan Chu Ilo: I became an American citizen a day after Donald Trump’s inauguration
I became an American citizen because I believe in the enduring ideals of freedom, human rights and equality of the United States of America.
Sen. Michael E. Hastings: We must protect Illinois families from unfair insurance premium hikes
Insurance companies regularly raise their rates, often with no prior insurance claim or other unforeseen event to warrant the hikes.
Laura Washington: Walgreens is closing stores and creating pharmacy deserts on Chicago’s South and West sides
The five local Walgreens stores to be closed are all on the city’s South and West sides, serving African American and Latino neighborhoods.