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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (59+ words) AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary'The Washington Post Illinois voters will choose nominees for a full slate of offices in a state primary Tuesday WASHINGTON " Multiple political storylines will converge in Illinois on Tuesday when…...
Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (244+ words) Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise'The Washington Post SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a sometimes-discordant history. The storied Chicago Bears want to…...
Judge's blistering opinion details use of force in Chicago-area immigration crackdown
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) A federal judge's 223-page opinion delivers a blistering account of federal agents using tear gas, rubber bullets and other force against Chicago-area protesters and journalists, often without warning or justification CHICAGO " A judge's blistering 223-page opinion has offered a cache…...
House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (198+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. WASHINGTON " The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over…...
Appeals court won’t let Trump deploy National Guard in Illinois for now
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (166+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A federal appeals court on Thursday said that it would not let…...
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says
5+ mon, 19+ min ago (349+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. CHICAGO " Federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to…...
Supreme Court seems ready to revive GOP challenge to Illinois mail-in ballot law
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court seemed ready Wednesday to revive a Republican challenge…...
ICE arrests nearly 550 in Chicago area as part of 'Midway Blitz"
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. PARK RIDGE, Ill. " Immigration enforcement officials have arrested almost 550 people as part of…...
US appeals court reverses lower court, approves Illinois ban on carrying firearms on public transit
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " A federal appeals court has approved Illinois" ban on carrying firearms…...
Donovan Solano hits 2 homers as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 14-6
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (315+ words) CHICAGO " Donovan Solano homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the Seattle Mariners outslug the Chicago Cubs for a 14-6 victory on Sunday. Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 31st homer for Seattle on a hot and windy afternoon at Wrigley…...