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Activists monitoring for immigration arrests said they had seen no activity, but the threat of deportations continues and the local community should remain alert.

Legislators are considering a funding formula that would make Illinois a model for other states to emulate, but would come at a hefty cost.

Hunt’s close friend and biographer Jon Ott explores the exhibition at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library.

A 3% tax on individual income over $1 million would be used to reduce the property tax burden.

The first witness called by those challenging the ban was a downstate gun dealer who testified AR-15-style guns are used for self-defense.

Sonya Massey called 911 to report a potential prowler before being shot inside her home. Footage shows she was cowering in fear and holding a pot when the deputy opened fire.

The Illinois bill, which has bipartisan support, would take guns from people with restraining orders against them. It failed for a third time in the legislature.

The standard exemption increase will mean an extra $69 or so for families of four. The tax credit will once again be tied to inflation after lawmakers last year quietly untied it.

It’s the latest move to expand access to abortion in Illinois as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to block access to mifepristone.

Researchers say if state officials don’t curb utility spending, “Illinois is on course to maintain its entire gas system indefinitely.”