Illinois city's police department vows to block law enforcement from coordinating with ICE
Waukegan Police Department in Illinois issued a statement reaffirming its adherence to the state's Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from providing information to ICE.
Indiana House speaker: Yes, we’re serious about welcoming Illinois counties to Indiana
When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of Cook County, Indiana House Republicans took notice. When we looked further and found that 33 counties in total had taken a similar vote since 2020,
If you’re arrested by ICE in Illinois, what happens next? Legal experts explain the process.
The Tribune spoke with Nicole Hallett, a clinical law professor at University of Chicago, and Diana Rashid, managing attorney with the National Immigrant Justice Center, to learn more about what
Controversial Illinois mayor involved in massive brawl at board meeting
Brawl erupts at township board meeting involving US mayor
Thornton Township, Illinois board meeting ends abruptly in brawl
During the brawl, Supervisor Tiffany Henyard herself ran from her seat at the table in the front of the room to intervene.
Proposed Illinois legislation would expel students who commit sexual assaults in schools
The bill was introduced last year after a state senator found that a student in his district was allowed to stay in class after sexually assaulting another student.
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Illinois settles two lawsuits linked to prison education programs
The federal civil rights complaints alleged First Amendment violations and retaliation. The Department of Corrections did not admit fault in either settlement.
Illinois Gov. says Trump’s federal funding freeze is illegal and accused the administration of lying
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump’s pause on federal funding is illegal and accused the administration of lying when it said programs that provide direct assistance like Medicaid would not be affected.
Voting opens to choose Illinois state flag redesign, including option to just keep the current one
The original call for artists, or otherwise, to submit their suggested designs saw more than 5,000 entries pour in with the Illinois Flag Commission. From that panoply, the commission narrowed the field down to just 10 options.
Family sues Waukegan, Illinois hospital where woman died after being found on roof
The legal team Thursday showed a photo of Chelsea Adolphus lying on the roof of the hospital in only her hospital gown and underwear. Adolphus has been pixelated.
Illinois 'super mayor' conducted 'systematic' cover-up of excessive spending, Lightfoot investigation finds
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard mismanaged hundreds of thousands of dollars over multiple years in a new report.
Illinois Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss ‘gerrymandered’ legislative map
The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021.
Walker and Illinois State knock off Belmont 81-78
Expert recap and game analysis of the Illinois State Redbirds vs. Belmont Bruins NCAAM game from January 29, 2025 on ESPN.