Candidates for the 2026 Illinois Senate election have released proposals to address housing, health care, and cost of living issues, with similarities in their plans but differences in how to achieve them.
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National Guard ordered to leave
The Texas National Guard has been deactivated and is leaving the Elwood, Illinois area after being sent by President Trump to protect federal immigration agents and facilities, but were never deployed due to a court block.
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Governor Pritzker Pushes for Tax Code Changes to Mitigate Impact of Federal Cuts
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to Gov. JB Pritzker that makes changes to the state’s tax code in response to federal tax policies that could reduce state revenue, potentially saving the state $250 million in FY26.
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“No Kings” protest prompts residents to speak out in Joliet, Bolingbrook
On Saturday, Oct 18, thousands of people in Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Naperville protested the No Kings rally in opposition to President Donald Trump’s perceived authoritarian agenda.
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Elwood is staging area for National Guard deployment to Chicago
The National Guard has been deployed to the Elwood U.S. Army Reserve Center in Illinois, despite a lawsuit filed by the IL Attorney General and objections from local legislators, who believe the money could be better used to address real issues facing the community.
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Bad Bunny set to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show, bringing Latin music to the center of pop-culture and celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage.
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Pritzker directs agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued an executive order to prepare for an economic downturn, requiring state agencies to identify spending reductions and create reserves in their budgets due to fears of slow economic growth triggered by federal policies and tariffs.
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‘We are not backing down’: Feds ramp up immigration raids in Chicago area
The federal government has increased immigration enforcement in the Chicago area, leading to tense encounters and protests, and President Trump is considering sending the National Guard to the city despite the opposition of state leaders.
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Department of Homeland Security launches Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago
Operation Midway Blitz, an immigration enforcement initiative targeting Chicago, was launched by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, with hundreds of ICE agents and vehicles expected to be deployed in the city.
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Protestors held march, rally at Mall in Joliet against Trump’s immigration crackdown
Protestors took to the streets of Joliet and Chicago to protest the Trump administration’s policies, including the potential deployment of National Guard troops and ICE raids, which they fear could target the Hispanic community during the Mexican Independence Day Parade.
