A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade U.S. immigration authorities was set to appear in federal court Thursday and enter a preliminary plea.
Category: Politics
Glenwood trustee candidate Rodrick Murdock may challenge coin-toss win of Felicia Brown
Glenwood trustee candidate Rodrick Murdock, who lost a tied race decided by a coin toss, said he may contest the election result.
Chicago posts 7th largest population increase in nation, part of a growth spurt that also lifted many suburbs
Chicago added 22,164 residents between mid-2023 and mid-2024, new estimates from the U.S. Census show.
Trump marvels at wealth of his Arab hosts while he eyes White House and Air Force One upgrades
On Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East this week, the American president is sounding more than a little envious of his Arab hosts.
Wisconsin judge argues prosecutors can’t charge her with helping a man evade immigration agents
A Wisconsin judge charged with helping a man who is in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration agents who were trying to detain him at her courthouse filed a motion to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing that there’s no legal basis for it.
CPS faces $529 million shortfall as school budgets roll out
Chicago Public Schools officials call for additional dollars from the city and state to fill gaps in their budget for the upcoming school year.
Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment
Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment’s repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape an incest.
Illinois Head Start officials react with caution to RFK Jr.’s assurances of continued funding
Illinois Head Start officials reacted warily to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s assurances that the administration supports continued funding for the program.
Tiffany Henyard skips final regular meeting during tenure as Thornton Township supervisor
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was absent from the last regularly scheduled board meeting before new leadership is sworn in Monday, while attending trustees exchanged heartfelt goodbyes with community members. The Township Board voted to settle a lawsuit with employee Kathryn Granberry and to spend $3,000 for an “employee luncheon.” The board also paid bills with […]
3 look to follow Robin Kelly in U.S. House as she seeks bigger profile in Washington
Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, MWRD Commissioner Yumeka Brown and state Sen. Robert Peters eye 2nd Congressional District race.