Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law

President renews speculation on sending National Guard to the city as well

Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications

Edgar died Sunday. He was 79.

“This is the most unusual situation I’ve seen in my entire lifetime,” the governor said Monday of what appears to be the first fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent this year. A man who witnessed the deadly encounter said he doesn’t think the official account is true.

Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence.

Quick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening public water systems, making water temporarily unusable, and forcing some cities and towns to take costly preventive measures.

Jim Edgar, a Republican, served two-terms as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999. He announced this year that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far

Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield

Sources close to the governor told the Sun-Times that Ben Bergquam’s video has prompted additional concerns over Pritzker’s safety. The Illinois State Police Executive Protection Unit currently provides 24-hour security for the governor, his family and the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from the ground.