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Could parts of Illinois break away to form a new state that no longer includes Chicago? That is a proposal that seems to be gaining momentum in the state, and nearly a dozen counties will soon be ...
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Who sent fake trans advocacy mailers to inflame Texas Republicans? A trail leads to an Illinois printer
According to the United States Postal Service, the permit of Three Z Printing Company was used to send the mailers.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Voters in Illinois to decide on push for new state
Some 12 counties in Illinois will vote on whether to explore separating from the state.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Illinois 4th District race: Chuy García’s handpicked successor Patty García defends path to Congress
Patty García, former chief of staff to retiring U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, is the favorite in the Nov. 3 race. She’s unapologetic about the maneuvers that cleared her way and pitches herself as a ...
News United States » Illinois » Politics: In lone debate for Illinois governor, Darren Bailey gets testy as JB Pritzker links challenger to Trump
Republican Darren Bailey repeatedly interrupted Gov. JB Pritzker in their only scheduled debate, while the Democrat cast him as a Trump-following extremist.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Failed mass shooting at Illinois Hindu temple latest in growing wave of fascist political violence
A 19-year-old neo-Nazi has been arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat and weapons offenses after an alleged attempt to massacre worshippers at an Illinois Hindu temple.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Illinois Voter Guide 2026: Meet the Candidates Running for Statewide Office
Illinois voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide several high-profile races, including those for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state comptroller, ...
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Illinois quick hits: State opens $9.6M housing development
The Illinois Housing Development Authority has announced the opening of a $9.6 million development of 24 homes in Champaign County for people described as chronically unhoused and medically fragile.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: An attack on the Hindu temple and the growing politics of places of worship
An attempted terrorist attack against a Hindu temple near Chicago shows the growing prominence of minority places of worship in the West. That prominence brings greater visibility and new risks.
News United States » Illinois » Politics: In America’s identity politics, Hindus aren’t even in the running
What would a MAGA defeat in the midterms, even if it does happen, mean for Indians, for America? Will the genie, as they say, go back in the bottle? Or will another group of motivated actors find in ...
News United States » Illinois » Politics: Constitutional Amendments Bring Polarizing Politics to The State
Partisan clashes have spawned votes on three proposed amendments to the Wisconsin constitution, prompting much debate over GOP and Democratic policies.