Illinois argues federal government can’t force immigration enforcement on states
Illinois attorneys pushed back Tuesday on a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice targeting the state’s so-called sanctuary policies, arguing that the Trump administration cannot force the state to participate in federal immigration enforcement.
The federal government could shut down this week. Here's what that means for Illinois
The federal government will shut down if a funding bill is not passed by the end of Friday. Illinois has over 40,000 federal civilian employees who could be working with pay, working without pay, or furloughed with no income. A possible government shutdown is looming.
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Is the U.S. on the verge of a government shutdown?
After the House passed a bill to fund the government, attention is now turning to the Senate to pass the legislation only days before a potential government shutdown. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where lawmakers stand as Democrats weigh options to support or oppose the plan.
Government Could Enter Shutdown Soon: Will You Still Have to Pay Taxes?
A measure to keep the government funded and avert a shutdown passes in the House but has only a few days to pass in the Senate and prevent widespread pain for taxpayers.
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Nearly $2B has not been paid to Illinois by feds, Gov. Pritzker and others say
The federal government owes Illinois nearly $2 billion in funding, the governor and legislators say, as they look to D.C. for ...
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Feds pull grant funding from Illinois fair housing orgs that investigate discrimination
The Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building in Chicago's Loop houses the Midwest Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Housing ...
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Trump’s education cuts put Illinois at risk of losing $3 billion in federal funding, Pritzker warns
Sweeping layoffs announced this week are part of a dramatic downsizing of the Department of Education. Gov. JB Pritzker ...
Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too
Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create ...
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Illinois department streamlines online licensing system
In December 2023, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that enabled the department to create an online licensing application ...
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Dem governor to headline major fundraiser in key presidential primary state stoking 2028 speculation
In a move that is sure to spark 2028 speculation, the New Hampshire Democratic Party on Monday announced that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this spring will headline their largest annual fundraiser.
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Illinois presses pause on ‘critical’ invasive carp project, cites federal funding concerns
Progress on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam is once again at a stalemate, and several local lawmakers are calling on state officials in Illinois to help end delays for the project.
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Figure out if there’s a problem before boosting Illinois pensions
Without careful evaluation of whether Illinois’ pensions for newer employees are running afoul of federal rules or what the ...
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Illinois stands to become leader in the production of sustainable aviation fuel
At this week’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Beyond Conference in Rosemont, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state is positioned to be a major player in the aviation fuel producing market.
How chaos at the Education Department affects Illinois schools
Trump is moving to cut the staff by half and dismantle the department. He’s also going after DEI in higher education and ...