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John Matanda stands outside the Sepelas African Restuarant in Urbana.

Trump’s new travel ban raises fears for thousands of Congolese residents in Central Illinois

Mae Antar June 17, 2025

Suspected Minnesota killer included Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski on hit list

Illinois Public Radio June 17, 2025
JB Pritzker

JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, headlines New Hampshire fundraiser

Associated Press April 27, 2025

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will headline a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire on Sunday as the potential 2028 presidential contender builds his national

JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton hold hands

Stratton secures Pritzker’s backing in Senate bid, positions herself as ‘fighter’ of Trump

Capitol News Illinois April 26, 2025

Governor’s support bolsters Stratton’s candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announces U.S. Senate campaign

Capitol News Illinois April 24, 2025

Stratton is the first Democrat to announce intention to fill retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat.

Longtime Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won’t seek reelection

Illinois Public Radio April 23, 2025

The 80-year-old Democrat told WBEZ in an Illinois exclusive that age was a factor in his not seeking a sixth term in Congress.

Pritzker

Pritzker balances messaging as some Dems encourage party to avoid LGBTQ issues

Capitol News Illinois April 22, 2025

Some Democrats, who are often named as possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidates alongside Pritzker, think the party needs to talk less about LGBTQ issues.

Emil Jones

Prosecutors say Sen. Emil Jones III’s alleged bribery was ‘crystal clear’ as the case goes to jury

Capitol News Illinois April 22, 2025

State Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after hearing closing arguments.

man speaking before a microphone

Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

NPR April 21, 2025

The White House has begun the process of looking for a new secretary of defense, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly.

PHOTOS: Hundreds demonstrate against the Trump administration in Urbana

IPM News April 19, 2025

An estimated 400 people marched and demonstrated against various policies and actions taken by President Donald Trump in his second term.

government building

Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Associated Press April 19, 2025

Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun plans to sign legislation approved this week that would create a commission tasked with recommending whether to change the border between the two states.

Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-2) sits with Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy at ACLU of Illinois, in the auditorium of Pontiac Township High School in Pontiac, Ill. on April 16. The two took audience questions about tarriffs, DOGE, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, and the Trump Administration.

Rep. Robin Kelly takes questions, addresses federal policies at Pontiac town hall

Mary Piacente April 18, 2025

About 100 people gathered in Pontiac Wednesday evening to hear from Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly, with many residents asking what she’s doing to combat President Trump’s agenda.

State Sen. Emil Jones III holds a thumbs up as he leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Thursday, April 17, after finishing three days of testifying in his own defense at his corruption trial. Closing arguments are set for Monday.

Jones testifies that FBI asked him to wear a wire on hospital CEO, other lawmakers

Capitol News Illinois April 18, 2025

Federal agents asked state Sen. Emil Jones III to wear a wire against a politically connected hospital CEO and his fellow lawmakers in Springfield, the senator testified Thursday in his own defense at his federal corruption trial.

Emil Jones III

Though wary of FBI mole’s ‘used car salesman’ vibe, Sen. Emil Jones III testifies he felt obliged to work with him

Capitol News Illinois April 17, 2025

Jones spends all day Wednesday on the witness stand in his federal bribery trial.

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