PHOTOS: Thousands protest at ‘No Kings’ rally in Urbana
Demonstrators filled the block in front of the Champaign County Courthouse on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s presidency and policies.
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Military parade rolls through DC as ‘No Kings’ protesters across US decry Trump
President Donald Trump speaks during a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Ex-Speaker Madigan sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for bribery, corruption
His political career spanned 50 years in the General Assembly, 23 years chairing the Democratic Party of Illinois, and 36 years as House speaker — the longest tenure of any state or federal legislative leader in U.S. history.
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Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey in Chicago. Madigan was also fined $2.5 million, the statutory maximum.
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How is your member of Congress voting?
IPM News is tracking how Illinois’ U.S. senators and downstate House members are voting on major pieces of the Trump administration’s agenda.
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Gov. JB Pritzker grilled on sanctuary state policies – here are the facts
GOP lawmakers repeatedly suggested that Pritzker’s policies made it possible for immigrants to enter the U.S. to carry out crimes like murder.
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WATCH LIVE: Pritzker testifies before Congress on immigration policies in Illinois
This hearing comes as the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has expanded in recent days.
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Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sat in front of large, full-color posters showing men who they said were in the country illegally when they were arrested for crimes in Illinois, Minnesota and New York — home of the governors testifying before the committee.
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Thousands gather to protest ICE raids in Chicago, Los Angeles
At least two protests against recent ICE arrests will hit Chicago’s streets Tuesday, the latest in a string of demonstrations in support of immigrant communities in the city.
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LA police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue
Police swiftly enforced a curfew in downtown Los Angeles, making arrests moments after it took effect, while deploying officers on horseback and using crowd-control projectiles to break up a group of hundreds demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones after mistrial on bribery, lying to FBI charges
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced they intend to retry state Sen. Emil Jones III after his April trial on charges of bribery and lying to the FBI ended in a hung jury.
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Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
Gun rights advocates once again are asking a federal appeals court in Chicago to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault-style firearms and large-capacity magazines in a case that may be destined for the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Trump’s on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn’t wish sentencing on his ‘worst enemy’
Many wonder if President Donald Trump would grant clemency to Mike Madigan.
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Gov. Pritzker prepping for House committee showdown with help from top Biden attorney
Pritzker is preparing for Thursday’s House hearing on Illinois immigration policies with the help of Dana Remus, former White House counsel to President Biden.
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‘That funding is really essential’: IPM’s executive director weighs in on potential cuts to public broadcasting
IPM’s executive director Moss Bresnahan spoke to IPM News’ Kimberly Schofield about what a loss in public support could mean for the station’s radio, television and digital programs.
