Day: July 22, 2026

Criminal Justice

Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police
ByCapitol News Illinois July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker said he has not seen the video of an Illinois State Police trooper shooting an unarmed woman to death in January, though he reiterated trust in the department’s leadership on Wednesday.

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Politics

Pritzker for president? Handicapping the Illinois governor’s political future
ByIllinois Public Radio July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

It’s the most common question Pritzker is getting from local and national reporters.

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Agriculture | Environment | Government

USDA cuts remove local conservation experts from nearly half of Illinois counties
ByAbigail Bottar July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

The Trump administration cut 22% of the Natural Resources Conservation Service staff in 2025, impacting nearly half of Illinois counties.

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Arts & Culture | Community

WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois July 23 – July 26
BySam Rink July 22, 2026July 21, 2026

Enjoy live music, a car show and barbecue competition, family-friendly outdoor activities and more this weekend in Central Illinois.

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