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Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
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Duckworth calls Iran strikes 'illegal' as LaHood points to 'direct consequence of Iran's actions'
Ryan Denham
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Saturday called the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran “illegal” and happened “without a legitimate imminent threat to our homeland or our citizens.”
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Crucial water system upgrades are in Bloomington's plans
Charlie Schlenker
State and local officials discuss proposed revisions to the Welcoming City Ordinance at Chicago’s City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back
Sam Freeman
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