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According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Radule Bojovic, a native of Montenegro, was taken into custody during Operation Midway Blitz, a targeted enforcement action. #immigration

As part of its ongoing efforts, Illinois has expanded childhood blood testing for lead exposure, increasing the number of high-risk ZIP codes where testing is required. #testing

“Louisiana vs. Callais represents a generational threat to the kind of Black political power for which generations before us have fought and died,” Preston said in a statement. #voting

“Earning the Platinum Award for a fourth consecutive year is a powerful affirmation of the work we do to support a healthy, resilient, and engaged workforce.” #wellness

Budzinski, a Democrat who represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, called it a “manufactured health care crisis,” noting the impending impact of more than $900 billion in cuts to Medicaid included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump earlier this year. #healthcare

The new system is being rolled out across the 25-county CWD management area in northern and west-central Illinois, where hunters are encouraged to submit samples at mandatory or voluntary firearm check stations, participating vendors, or self-serve drop-off sites. #tests

Crawford is one of just 30 state leaders selected nationwide to attend the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Medicaid Leaders Development Program, which runs Oct. 6-8. #medicaid

The students performed their final round in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, with results announced the following night. #competition

The award marks the state as a leader in applying digital tools to improve safety and public service. #technology

The bill, in its current form, would create a surcharge on electric bills to incentivize battery storage developments, loosen state-level nuclear regulations, institute new energy efficiency requirements and more. #energy