Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government
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Senate, including Durbin, takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
In the end, only five Democrats switched their votes — the exact number that Republicans needed, including Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat.
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What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
U.S. airports in cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The FAA is imposing the reductions to take pressure off air traffic controllers who are working without pay during the shutdown.
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Some SNAP-eligible Illinoisans could receive partial payments starting Friday
After a federal judge ruled the Trump administration needed to make partial payments, the Illinois Department of Human Services said some Illinoisans could see benefits as early as this weekend.
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Champaign Head Start is fine for now under government shutdown, but moms worry about food
The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission’s Early Childhood Division Director is concerned about families who participate in the local Head Start program being able to eat.
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Illinois redistricting will hinge on Indiana, Gov. Pritzker says
Pritzker on Wednesday did not provide a potential timeline for the Illinois General Assembly to consider redistricting.
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Judge orders ICE to clean up conditions in Broadview facility that’s ‘become a prison’
The ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers.
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Champaign appoints fire chief
Tyler Funk has been serving as the city’s interim fire chief since July. Prior to that, Funk served the Champaign Fire Department for 26 years, rising to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief before retiring in 2023.
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Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
The House voted 76-33 and the Senate 37-19 to pass Senate bill 1911. If signed by the governor, it would erase about $250 million from the projected fiscal year 2026 deficit.
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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
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Trump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders
The Trump administration said Monday it would use emergency funds to partially fund SNAP benefits for November but would not tap into other funds to provide full coverage.
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Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
Pritzker had called for action in wake of State Farm’s 27.2% rate hike in July.
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In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence
Over the weekend, heightened immigration enforcement actions in and around Chicago led to muted Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations, with residents reporting a noticeable decline in festivities.
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Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions
7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins
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Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Hare were also seeing dozens of delays and one or two cancellations.
