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Congress will miss the farm bill deadline in the midst of a likely government shutdown
The leaders of both Congressional agriculture committees say federal lawmakers will move back farm bill negotiations to December. The current law expires Sept. 30, but
Buttigieg visits Savoy to tout infrastructure money for new underpass
After a decade of planning and lobbying, the village has put together enough money to build a new bridge so the train can pass over the traffic.
Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case
The allegations were made Thursday in an updated grand jury indictment that adds new charges against Trump and adds another defendant to the case.
How Sen. Durbin’s COVID diagnosis affects the workings of the US Senate
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has tested positive for Covid. How will this affect the workings of the US Senate?
Labor unions promise not to strike during next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago
‘Labor peace agreement’ reached between unions, DNC earlier than in years past
Miller lashes out at Pritzker, Springfield YMCA on House Floor
Rep. Miller says on House Floor that a teen was kicked out of a Springfield YMCA despite the family saying they ended their membership.
Illinois Supreme Court rules SAFE-T Act does not violate state constitution
Illinois is set to become the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail after the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a landmark criminal justice reform law did not violate the state’s constitution. The high court said the law should now go into effect in September.
High court upholds cash-free bail in Illinois, takes effect in September
Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis delivered the court’s opinion, approved 5-2, saying that the constitution “does not mandate that monetary bail is the only means to ensure criminal defendants appear for trials or the only means to protect the public.”
Student debt deprives US of public service workers, researchers say
URBANA — Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in student debt. But those hoping for relief from President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan are
IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects
Largest multiyear plan in state history to affect all 102 counties
Former GOP gubernatorial nominee Bailey challenges Bost for U.S. House seat
The two Republicans will vie for Illinois’ 12th congressional district during next year’s primary elections.
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has ruled a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The decision is a defeat for gay rights.
In Chicago visit, Biden heaps praise on Pritzker, touts economic recovery ahead of 2024
President hypes ‘Bidenomics,’ reclaiming term coined by critics
