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Large protests in Chicago area feature participants trained to protest peacefully

While the president hosted a parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, Rodriguez and thousands more joined a coalition of progressive political groups marching in downtown Chicago. #protest

‘Fighting today’s Nazis:’ Democrat compares immigration enforcement to Nazi Germany

'Fighting today's Nazis:' Democrat compares immigration enforcement to Nazi Germany (via The Center Square) – Democratic governors and Congress members shifted blame for immigration...

Pritzker prepares to testify on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies

Riots through the weekend between protesters and state and local law enforcement in Los Angeles led to the Trump administration calling in the National Guard. #migrant

Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing

Madigan, 83, was convicted Feb. 12 on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and use of a facility to promote unlawful activity. #sentencing

Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns

State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that while ordinances can help, most investigations begin with tips or complaints, not routine licensing checks. #trafficking

Most Illinois communities still losing population

McLaughlin said it’s not just smaller cities in Illinois seeing people leave, Chicago also lost more than 27,000 residents in 2024 compared to April 2020 levels. #population

Veterans’ food aid sparks debate over $300B Farm Bill cuts

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm

Chicago mayor rips Trump admin over DOJ probe; local GOP blasts mayor

The investigation is intended to determine if the city might be engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #investigation

Calls to freeze IL’s annual gas tax increase set to go up again July 1

Revenue generated from motor fuel taxes is primarily dedicated to funding transportation-related infrastructure, but Ravi Mishra, policy analyst with the Illinois Policy Institute, said Illinoisans are not getting their money’s worth. #gas

Chicago home price growth rising, costs more than double rest of the country

Price growth in the Chicago housing market is now running twice as high as the national average, with Crain’s monthly real estate data roundup showing rising costs across much of the area have been in effect since last summer as interest rates have continued to remain high. #prices

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