What we know about the suspect and victims in the Dallas shooting
Authorities said the shooter was involved in a “high degree of pre-attack planning,” and investigators found ammunition with anti-ICE messaging at the scene.
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Durbin hopes to meet with ICE this week about Chicago-area raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has left Illinois officials from Gov. JB Pritzker down to local police chiefs almost entirely in the dark about the government’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
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USDA’s DEI Purge: How Trump and Rollins are reshaping American agriculture
The Trump administration is decrying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The move is hurting communities and undermining its own goals for agriculture.
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Shooting at ICE detention facility in Dallas kills 1 detainee, injures 2 others
The Department of Homeland Security said a gunman fired at the ICE building “indiscriminately” and at a “van in the sallyport where the victims” were hit.
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Immigrants helped save this Illinois meatpacking town. Trump cut hundreds from its workforce.
These workers were part of a workforce that has long sustained both the town’s economy and its key role in the country’s food supply chain.
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Pointing finger at Trump’s ‘disastrous policies,’ Pritzker directs state agencies to find 4% in budget cuts
Pointing finger at Trump’s “disastrous policies”, Pritzker directs state agencies to find 4% in budget cuts.
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Illinois declined to give sensitive voter data to the DOJ. Some GOP states are doing the same
Illinois cited privacy concerns when denying the feds’ request earlier this month.
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Protesters arrested as demonstrators block vehicles at key immigration building near Chicago
Federal officers used chemical agents to disperse the crowd on Friday morning. Protesters, including a congressional candidate, said they were peaceful and unarmed. ICE officials described the group as “rioters” and accused them of assaulting law enforcement.
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University of Illinois President Tim Killeen discusses international students, academic freedom, and federal challenges on 21st Show
University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen addresses several challenges that many educational institutions including U of I is dealing with at the federal level.
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Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test
The Strengthening Community Media Act took effect on Jan. 1 as part of a package of legislation aimed at boosting local journalism.
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Illinois lawmaker proposes Charlie Kirk Day in the state
If approved, it would be listed among dates that recognize people or events. It would not be an official holiday.
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Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
Since the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said his caucus has been briefed regularly by the Illinois State Police and other groups about potential threats.
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Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois
Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law
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Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy
Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications
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Pritzker slams feds’ silence on fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park
A witness told the Chicago Sun-Times that ICE has put out an inaccurate account of the shooting and questioned whether Villegas-Gonzalez’s death will be properly investigated.
