WATCH: Use of National Guard debated in U.S. Senate as Illinois case lingers | Illinois
(The Center Square) – While the use of the National Guard remains on hold in Illinois, pending a legal challenge, the U.S. Senate is debating having troops on American streets. In October, President Donald Trump ordered the National Guard to the streets of Illinois to assist in protecting federal personnel and property around enforcing immigration […]
States, unions sue Trump administration over loan forgiveness rule | Arizona
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and another coalition of teacher unions filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, alleging it violated federal law by excluding certain organizations from a student loan forgiveness program. Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the administration’s updated rule disqualifies employers […]
Illinois quick hits: CBP officer indicted; Pritzker unopposed in Democrat Primary | Illinois
CBP officer indicted A United States Customs and Border Protection officer has pleading not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting and robbing women in Schaumburg and Naperville three years ago. Luis Uribe, 44, of Pingree Grove was arrested Tuesday morning. He faces 10 counts of deprivation of civil rights under color of law and one […]
Illinois quick hits: Chicago budget stalemate continues; Pritzker’s health board appointments | Illinois
Chicago budget stalemate continues Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he and his administration will do everything in their power to avoid a city government shutdown as they continue to push a corporate head tax opposed by city council members. The mayor said Monday he was open to alternative forms of “progressive revenue.” The city council […]
HHS: Pritzker ‘eroded public trust’ in public health | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spokesman says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker eroded public trust and is trying to reinvent public health. The governor thanked Democratic state lawmakers last week when he signed legislation to empower the Illinois Department of Health to circumvent the federal government and issue its […]
Expert blasts Illinois Congressman’s push to double H-1Bs as ‘tone-deaf’ | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A renewed push to double H-1B visas is touted as a talent win, but critics warn it could reshape the tech market by driving down wages and edging out U.S. grads. Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, reintroduced the HIRE Act to double the H-1B visa cap from 65,000 to 130,000. “To […]
Illinois quick hits: Armed sex offender sentenced; most are family farms | Illinois
Armed sex offender sentenced A Southern Illinois man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after he admitted to distributing child pornography and obscene material to a minor. Edward J. Bates, 57, most recently of Olney, Illinois, pleaded guilty to felony possession of a firearm, distribution of child pornography, attempted transfer of obscene matter […]
Illinois quick hits: Another attack on CTA passenger; plaintiffs move to dismiss their ICE use of force case | Illinois
Another attack on CTA passenger Illinois House Republicans say the SAFE-T Act continues to fail Illinois residents after a suspect with dozens of arrests was accused of punching a man and knocking him to the Chicago Transit Authority train tracks. CBS Chicago reports that Tommie O. Brown, 39, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated […]
Chicago aldermen advance ordinance to restrict hemp sales | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A Chicago city council committee has advanced an ordinance that would ban most hemp sales in the city. Chicago 13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn’s proposal prohibits the sale of any hemp-derived cannabinoid product across the city, except by cannabis business establishments. Quinn spoke to the city council’s Committee on License and Consumer […]
Illinois quick hits: Son of ‘El Chapo’ guilty; still above $3 a gallon | Illinois
Son of ‘El Chapo’ guilty A notorious gang leader’s son has been convicted on federal drug charges. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, 39, pleaded guilty Monday to drug conspiracy and engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. “El Chapo’s” son has been detained in U.S. custody since his arrest in July 2024. Still […]