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State Week: The blitz begins
Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from…
Published on 10 hours ago
State Week: The Trump Administration targets Illinois
Chicago awaits the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling the city along with a large immigration enforcement operation.
Published on 1 week ago
State Week: Chicago is braced
Chicago and Illinois officials are waiting to see if the Trump Administration moves forward with threats to bring National Guard troops to the city's streets.
Published on 2 weeks ago
State Week: Redistricting redux
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, California and other states are considering similar effor…
Published on 3 weeks ago
State Week: The unofficial kickoff to campaign season
The Illinois State Fair is a chance for the parties to rally and for candidates to see where they stand.
Published on 4 weeks ago
State Week: Illinois messes with Texas
A group of Texas Democratic legislators fled their home state and some took refuge in Illinois.
Published on 1 month ago
State Week: The Trump Administration seeks Illinois voter data
A request came in this week from the Department of Justice.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
State Week: Will Illinois lawmakers address insurance costs?
The governor is urging more scrutiny of premium increases.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
State Week: Tariffs and politics
The latest tariff deadline is fast approaching. We discuss the impact the changes could have on Illinois. And political jockeying is already underway ahead of next year's election.
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
State Week: Trump's big policy bill and the impact in Illinois
There are warnings that some will lose health care and rural hospitals could close.
Published on 2 months ago