Illinois

Culture Trends 2 days ago

Chicago Teachers Union budgeting millions for 'political activities,' according to fiscal report

Chicago Teachers Union is budgeted to spend over $3 million on political activities through the fiscal year ending in June, according to internal documents.

Media 4 days ago

Billionaire JB Pritzker says he's had to overcome his wealth, which would be 'obstacle' in 2028

Gov. JB Pritzker appeared to complain his billionaire status was a challenge in the 2018 gubernatorial Democratic primary, citing Bernie Sanders' anti-wealth message.

Culture Trends 4 days ago

Watchdog group sues Illinois city's reparations program over giving money based on race

Judicial Watch challenged Evanston, Illinois for its $10 million reparations program in federal court, representing five plaintiffs denied $25,000 payments due to race.

Opinion 4 days ago

Gov Pritzker ignored my letter — after his sanctuary policies killed my daughter

Illinois father demands answers about sanctuary policies in his state that protected his daughter Katie Abraham's killer, receives nothing but deflection from the governor's office.

Media 4 days ago

Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

Evanston's first-in-the-nation municipal reparations program is preparing $25,000 payments to 44 Black residents over past housing discrimination.

Elections 5 days ago

AI power players pour cash into competitive primaries as 2026 midterms heat up

An AI-backed political group funded by top Silicon Valley figures is making its first major push into the 2026 midterm primaries, starting with a $500,000 ad blitz.

Immigration February 5

DHS says anti-ICE agitators helped child rapist, gang members evade deportation

Homeland Security claims anti-ICE agitators and sanctuary officials tried to block arrests of illegal immigrants accused of child rape, other sex crimes and domestic abuse.

Illinois February 5

Illinois bar owner killed in 'execution-style' shooting, suspect with decades-long criminal record in custody

Julius Burkes Jr. was arrested after a manhunt for the alleged "execution-style" murder of Illinois bar owner Courtney Drysdale during an armed robbery.

Minnesota February 4

Illinois man accused of threatening FBI agent after info was stolen from government vehicles, posted online

Jose Ramirez is being accused of threatening an FBI agent whose information was stolen by Minneapolis agitators, according to court documents.

JB Pritzker February 3

Illinois Gov Pritzker donates $5M to super PAC backing lieutenant governor's Senate campaign

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reportedly donated $5 million to support Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton's Senate campaign as she faces a competitive Democratic primary.