Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the FBI has no jurisdiction because the Texas lawmakers are not breaking any federal laws.
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Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River
The helicopter crew was near East Alton, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of St. Louis, when it careened into the barge on the Missouri side of the river. Authorities said no other injuries were reported.
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Texas senator says FBI will help find Democrats who fled the state, Pritzker calls it ‘grandstanding’
The request sets the stage for an escalation of a war between the Trump administration and Illinois Democrats, with Gov. JB Pritzker at the helm.
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Urbana intersection reopens after crash involving deputy
The officer involved in the crash is in stable condition at the hospital.
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Mattoon invests in algaecide, new water pump to prevent future water emergencies
The city of Mattoon will be spending around $300,000 to prevent harmful algal blooms like the one that tainted its drinking water a month ago.
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217 Today: Illinois Gov. Pritzker on why his state is hosting Texas state lawmakers
In today’s deep dive, governor JB Pritzker speaks to NPR about why Illinois is hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort in their state.
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Educators who helped thousands of hungry Illinoisans find food are out of a job
The workers provided nutrition education for people eligible for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.
