More than 350 grants initially worth more than $800 million were ended midstream, sparking layoffs and program closures.
Layoffs, closures and gaps in oversight expected after hundreds of DOJ grants are canceled
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Black female WWII unit the Six Triple Eight to receive the Congressional Gold Medal
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.
After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers
Illinois lawmakers are considering two measures designed to cut down on the use of plastic bags and polystyrene meal containers.
Gov. JB Pritzker dismisses as ‘ridiculous’ GOP accusations he urged violence in New Hampshire speech
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday rejected accusations from Republicans that he had called for violence in a fiery New Hampshire speech.
Facing closure from Trump cuts, U. of I. soybean lab gets temporary lifeline
A U of I soybean research lab that faced closure after federal funding cuts got an anonymous donation that will keep it open another year.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorses Juliana Stratton for Dick Durbin’s seat
Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for Senate, giving Stratton backing from a second top state Democrat.
Mayor Brandon Johnson hesitant on giving police ‘snap’ teen curfew power
Mayor Brandon Johnson pointed to ongoing negotiations over a curfew ordinance to control teen gatherings, but did not say what he wants to see enacted.
President Donald Trump preps executive order targeting sanctuary cities
President Donald Trump will sign executive orders the White House says will help law enforcement implement his sweeping deportation agenda.
Feds abruptly drop $3.1 million forfeiture request for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan turned 83 earlier this month, and it turns out he got a gift from the feds. On Friday, federal prosecutors filed a motion notifying the judge they were dropping their push for the former Democratic powerhouse to fork over more than $3.1 million in forfeiture due to his conviction in […]
Canadians vote in an election dominated by Trump’s trade war and bluster
Canadians will decide Monday whether to extend the Liberal Party’s decade in power or instead hand control to the Conservatives. They’ll pick either Prime Minister Mark Carney or opposition leader Pierre Poilievre to lead the way forward, but the election is also a referendum of sorts on someone who isn’t even Canadian: Donald Trump.