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Gov. JB Pritzker uses House hearing to defend Illinois’ sanctuary laws and to slam Congress for not passing immigration reforms • Chicagoans continue protests against Trump and ICE Thursday as demonstrators rally across the US
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Thursday, June 12, 2025

City Council push to force Uber, Lyft to hike driver pay stalls

The delay signals a tough fight ahead for the ordinance that backers say will lift rideshare driver pay above minimum wage.

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Gov. JB Pritzker uses House hearing to defend Illinois’ sanctuary laws and to slam Congress for not passing immigration reforms

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee was highly anticipated because of his critiques of President Trump and potential White House run in 2028.

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Chicagoans continue protests against Trump and ICE Thursday as demonstrators rally across the US

Protests over ICE raids continued Thursday in Chicago, as part of demonstrations across the country against President Donald Trump and his immigration crackdown.

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Chicago police misconduct costs could grow $24M in proposed settlements

The city’s Law Department is recommending a series of settlements in three wrongful conviction cases tied to infamous Chicago Police Department members.

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Secretary of state’s office says law enforcement using license plate reader data illegally

The Illinois secretary of state’s office said it will conduct an audit of the state’s automated license plate reader system after it was allegedly used illegally by law enforcement in Texas to track down a woman for an abortion care-related matter.

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Cost of President Trump’s tariffs hits home, as several consumer goods and services surge to record highs

President Donald Trump’s trade war is affecting Americans everywhere from the grocery store to their electric bill, with the cost of bananas, ground beef and electricity surging to all-time highs.

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US House approves President Trump’s request to cut funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency.

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California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Homeland Security chief’s news conference

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed Thursday from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump administration officials in Los Angeles.

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After six decades on Illinois’ public stage, Michael Madigan’s likely last act will be his sentencing in a courtroom Friday

After decades in politics and a stunning downfall, Michael Madigan will appear Friday for what likely will be his last public act: his sentencing.

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DuPage GOP to launch vote-by-mail pilot program to combat Democratic strides