Illinois governor labels Trump an ‘authoritarian’ during appearance on Jimmy Kimmel.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who’s eyeing a potential presidential run in 2028, had some pointed words for former President Donald Trump during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” late Thursday. He referred to Trump as an “authoritarian” and criticized his leadership as a significant threat to American families. In his remarks, Pritzker articulated that, at […]
Trump’s Justice Department sues Illinois for limiting a program aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from working.
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Illinois, challenging the state’s measures that impede businesses from utilizing federal programs designed to prevent the hiring of undocumented workers. Illinois enacted laws that make it harder and less appealing for companies to use E-Verify, the federal system meant to verify employee eligibility, even imposing […]
Illinois men’s basketball built a European pro team in college hoops
Battle with Illini, Illinois It’s much more similar to a professional European team than a boys’ college basketball team in the 2025-26 season. The program that personifies the changing nature of the college basketball roster has already had more specialized experience than Fighting Illini, who is all-in to European talent next season. Illini placed his […]
Illinois Senate candidate endorsed by Duckworth
Illinois Lt. Col. Juliana Stratton gained support from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, primary, to take over the retired Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton launched her campaign last week after the 80-year-old Durbin, who was first elected to the Senate in 1996, announced that she would not seek reelection in 2026. It was approved last week Illinois Governor […]
Manhunt underway after 1 person reportedly shot at Illinois State University
An emergency warning was issued at Illinois State University as campus police are searching for suspects who “discharged firearms” near or on campus. The school warned that there were “reported victims.” “Get off the bones,” the alert urged. Police said a manhunt is ongoing for the suspect. The suspect is said to be “a thin […]
A big insurance change is coming to Illinois. What to know if you use Blue Cross Blue Shield – NBC Chicago
Illinois residents with certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans will soon bring about a major change in their coverage as some plans from Advocate’s Health Group become unacceptable. According to the insurance giant, Advocate’s physician partner has not been part of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s HMO Illinois network since July 1, 2025. A spokesman […]
Advocate will soon stop accepting some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Illinois – NBC Chicago
Advocate’s Health Group will immediately suspend acceptance of certain Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans in Illinois. According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Advocate Physician Partners are not part of the insurance giant’s HMO Illinois Network since July 1, 2025. An advocate healthcare spokesman confirmed the news to NBC Chicago and said “certain providers will […]
Highland Park, Illinois, shooter Robert Crimo III handed life sentence
The massive shooter who killed seven people during the July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday without the possibility of parole, and the judge described him as “irreparably corrupted and beyond rehabilitation.” Robert E. Crimyo III, 24, was given seven consecutive sentences for natural life in prison without […]
Illinois Dem Rep. Jan Schakowsky to Retire
Rep. Jan Schakowski, a leftist Democrat who has represented Illinois’ 9th Congressional District since 1999, is reportedly going to announce her retirement next month at the age of 80. Politics It has been reported: Rep. Jan Schakowsky is scheduled to announce next month that she will not seek reelection after 14 terms in the House, […]
Illinois trans athlete battle: Rep Mary Miller calls for federal investigations
newYou can listen to Fox’s news articles! Exclusive: Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill. called on President Donald Trump’s administration to take action against her state. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital to the Department of Education and Justice, Miller appealed to the agency for an investigation after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) said […]