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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 ...
Texas House Democrats meet with Illinois governor over redistricting concerns
A delegation of Texas House Democrats met with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday to discuss concerns about proposed ...
Texas Democrats escalate fight against Republican-led redistricting efforts with Pritzker, Newsom meetings
A group of Texas Democrats traveled to California and Illinois for meetings with governors who have criticized Republicans’ plans to redraw the Texas congressional map.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
'Intentional discrimination': Texas Democrat pushes back on GOP redistricting plan
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher of Texas is one of several Democrats sounding the alarm about a Trump-fueled plan to redraw the ...