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Could pardoned Rod Blagojevich run for office again? What we know
Now that former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has received a presidential pardon, could an ambassadorship or even a run for public office be in the cards?
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Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke requests commutation, reducing prison sentence
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, who was convicted in a federal bribery case, has requested his sentence be commuted. If his petition is granted, that would allow him to be released from prison sooner.
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Pritzker promises to uphold state's immigration laws amid possible ICE raids
As President Donald Trump takes office this week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pledging to uphold state laws relating to immigration amid White House pressures.
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Madigan begins testimony in dramatic turn during corruption trial
In a stunning move, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began testifying Tuesday in his ongoing corruption and bribery trial.
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Pritzker hammers Johnson over poor ‘relationships in Springfield' amid hemp fight
A day after lawmakers dropped a plan to regulate hemp sales, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker blasted Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over a lack of communication in multiple instances during his administration.
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Chicago City Council set to vote on 2025 budget, and here's what could be in it
Chicago alderpeople are set to vote Friday on the mayor’s 2025 budget proposal, which includes increased property taxes, as well as increased costs to park in a Chicago garage, buy a grocery checkout bag and use streaming services.
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Rahm Emanuel is not done with public service just yet
In six weeks, former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel will move back to the city. Will he run for office or take on a national role with the Democratic Party?
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Trump deportation plans spark fierce reactions from critics
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he plans to use the military as part of a mass deportation program, sparking intense reactions from critics of the plan.
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Democrats mull next steps after GOP makes gains nationally and in Illinois
In Illinois, Donald Trump accomplished a feat no Republican has in more than 30 years: He turned it a lighter shade of blue.
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Endorsement guide for the 2024 Chicago Public Schools Board elections
The 2024 elections are just days away, and while voters will be deciding on the next President of the United States and members of Congress, voters in the city of Chicago will also be electing Chicago Public Schools Board members for the first time.