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The House is poised to OK Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House is poised to OK Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House is expected late Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda.

 
Mendoza won’t run for fourth term as comptroller — says she’ll go ‘where I’m needed most.’

Mendoza won’t run for fourth term as comptroller — says she’ll go ‘where I’m needed most.’

Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s move drives speculation she may run for mayor again and adds to the 2026 election frenzy.

 
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Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.

Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.

Congress’ latest budget package slashed federal tax incentives for solar developments. Industry insiders said the latest federal policies create “a lot of uncertainty.” Illinois facilitates significant funding for the renewables industry, particularly for solar, which provides some insulation against the federal action.

 

Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan

Despite a last-minute plea to Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation from Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, all three members voted in favor of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill...

 
Another Democrat announces campaign for Schakowsky’s congressional seat

Another Democrat announces campaign for Schakowsky’s congressional seat

The cast of candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District seat continues to grow.

 
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Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packed

Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packed

The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.

 
John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison

John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison

CHICAGO — A former executive for electric utility Commonwealth Edison has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for jobs and contracts for the Democratic power broker’s political allies.

 
Legislation prompted by Mundelein impact fee fight awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature

Legislation prompted by Mundelein impact fee fight awaits Gov. Pritzker’s signature

Legislation prompted by a fight over impact fees in Mundelein awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.

 
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Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law

Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law

Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that could involve laying off staff, cutting back services and ev...

 
Trump slams his own supporters who are angered over how his team has handled the Epstein case

Trump slams his own supporters who are angered over how his team has handled the Epstein case

President Donald Trump is lashing out at his own supporters as he tries to clamp down on criticism over his administration's handling of much-hyped records in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which Trump now calls a “Hoax.”

 

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