Illinois recorded 134 highway-rail crossing collisions in 2025, resulting in 34 deaths and 27 serious injuries. The state has approximately 7,300 miles of railroad track, along with 7,482 public highway-rail crossings and 3,280 private crossings. #railroad #trains
The endorsement follows Bailey’s recent appearance at a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, where he was photographed in the “President’s Box” alongside other Republican officials and supporters. #donaldtrump #endorsement #darrenbailey
Corbett said the current system gives lawmakers significant influence over legislative ethics oversight and argued that a new structure should provide greater independence. #collingorbett #ethics
Under the law that went into effect in January 2020, home safety checklists must be completed within 24 hours before a child returns home. #capitolnewsillinois #audit #children
The former deputy was diagnosed with colon cancer prior to the shooting, which his lawyer said upon his sentencing hearing in January had advanced to stage 4 and spread to both his liver and lungs. #centersquare #deputy
GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance
Under the law, new immigration detention centers will not be permitted within 1,500 feet of certain protected community locations, including daycare centers, parks, places of worship and residential areas. #law #immigration #restrictions
Under the program, savings can be reinvested into patient services, workforce development, expanded access to care and other programs addressing health disparities. #pritzker #health #drugpricing
At the rally, Del Mar criticized Illinois' abortion policies and Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the governor was "willing to murder millions of babies." #abortion #gop #aarondelmar
"Sending the most powerful speaker of the House in the country to prison apparently was not enough of a wakeup call for Illinois Democrats who are continuing the same abuse of power that got Madigan into trouble in the first place." #democrats #ethics #freedomcaucus