Gov. JB Pritzker along with governors from New York and Minnesota will testify on their state’s immigration policies before a House committee next month.
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Indiana congressmen pen letter for continued funding for Hydrogen Hub
As the Energy Department considers shutting down energy projects, two Northwest Indiana congressmen defend the regional Hydrogen Hub.
Oak Park and River Forest High School board looks forward as departing president looks back
The rancor of the campaign season was put to bed last week as the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 board installed its new board president and seated its new and returning members. Former president Tom Cofsky departed after swearing in the four winners — two incumbents and two newcomers — in […]
Supreme Court allows President Donald Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed.
Mayor Brandon Johnson defends deal on Columbus statues
With the new deal, Mayor Brandon Johnson now holds responsibility for ending the long-running statue standoff, but urged focus on other issues facing the city.
Jim Dodge sworn in as Orland Park mayor, says it’s ‘a new day’ for the village
Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge, Clerk Mary Ryan Norwell and trustees John Lawler, Dina Lawrence and Joanna Liotine Leafblad took office.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump
The new Canadian prime minster is looking to ease tensions in the trade war.
The federal Bureau of Prisons has lots of problems. Reopening Alcatraz is now one of them
The Bureau of Prisons already struggles with short staffing, chronic violence and crumbling infrastructure.
Jason House sworn in to replace Tiffany Henyard as Dolton’s mayor
New Dolton Mayor Jason House his team is concerned about potential mismanagement inherited from Tiffany Henyard’s administration.
Mayor Brandon Johnson names PR veteran to lead Chicago tourism agency board
Guy Chipparoni is the President and CEO Of Res Publica Group, a PR firm whose major clients include the White Sox, Lollapalooza parent company C3, and the Wirtz family’s corporation.