News

Illinois first responders return home after 2 weeks helping recovery at deadly Texas flood sites
There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families ...
Editorial: Texas is talking tax cuts. Illinois? More hikes
The phrase “there are two Americas” has many meanings. It can mean that there are two justice systems: one for the rich and ...
Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too
After meetings with Democrats from the Texas House, Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker suggested their states could counter a ...
Illinois sends search and rescue team to Texas to help with flood relief. What to know
Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find ...
Gov. JB Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response
Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas ...
Texas Dems leave session to meet with Blue state govs during redistricting effort
Only five days into the special session and 15 Texas House Democrats left the state to meet with the Democratic governors of ...
ABC71d
Newsom calls GOP's push to redraw TX congressional maps an 'existential crisis to democracy'
Newsom told reporters the GOP's push to redraw congressional maps in Texas is a "five-alarm fire for democracy in the United ...