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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office Wednesday, alleging that one of her staffers misrepresented himself as an attorney in an attempt to free Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval.

Nearly 2M Illinoisans could lose benefits as federal shutdown continues.

As Indiana’s governor called a special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Illinois Democrats to do the same.

Illinois Democrats blame Trump and congressional Republicans for elongating the federal government's shutdown.

Illinois' governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income

The longtime Democratic politician is appealing his corruption conviction, but the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month denied Madigan’s bid to remain free as the process plays out.

Capitol News Illinois surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what they found.

Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order in response to shakeups at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illinois Republicans say the governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.

Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far. He'll likely face off against the 2022 GOP nominee Darren Bailey, who has yet to formally announce.