Congress probes Flock; Illinois immigration surveillance law may be moot

(The Center Square) – During a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned expert witnesses on the use of Flock Safety and other automated license plate reading cameras.

Alleged recording of minor raises SAFE-T Act concerns

(The Center Square) – A state senator and former prosecutor says crimes involving the abuse or exploitation of children should be detainable under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.

Illinois Quick Hits: Technical problems halt early voting in DuPage

(The Center Square) – The first day of early voting in DuPage County ended early on Thursday.

Sheridan Gorman’s mom scorches Dem lawmakers she says refused to hear families of slain Americans

Sheridan Gorman's mother accused Rep. Pramila Jayapal of dismissing angel families and Rep. Jerry Nadler of napping during sanctuary city testimony.

Angel mom says blue state DAs are putting illegal immigrant criminals before public safety

Cheryl Minter's Change.org petition targets Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano after her daughter's accused killer had over 30 prior arrests.

Iowa teacher, 10-year-old student die during fifth grade school field trip at Lake Macbride State Park

A fifth grade field trip to Lake Macbride State Park turned fatal as authorities recovered two victims from waters near the Coralville Reservoir spillway.

See which Chicago CTA stations have the highest crime rates

Cicero on the Blue Line had the highest rate in the city.

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Paul Vallas: Pritzker’s credit upgrades come with a nearly $86 billion tax bill

Recent credit upgrades are from tax and fee hikes, not growth.

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Other states will take Illinoisans’ money if Pritzker doesn’t opt into federal scholarship program

An Illinois neighbor is vying for donations from state residents.

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Will Pritzker run for president in 2028?

Pritzker says he’ll be “very involved” in the 2028 election for president.

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