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2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
Gov tough love? Biden finds Pritzker, other Democratic governors complimentary and critical in White House meeting

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with the governors in an hour-long White House discussion described by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as 'honest and open' and by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker as “candid.”

Politics
  • by david hall
Whether It’s Biden or Someone Else, Gaza Remains Top Priority for “Uncommitted” Voters

Activists who protested Biden’s handling of the war during Democratic primaries say they will maintain pressure no matter the nominee.

police-reform
  • by david hall
New data shows an increase in police traffic stops across Illinois in 2023

At least 4 out of every 5 police agencies in the state reported higher rates of stopping Black and Latino drivers compared to white drivers.

politics
  • by david hall
Battle over Illinois' assault weapon ban will continue after Supreme Court declines to get involved

Groups challenging the law made their bid to the U.S. Supreme Court after last fall’s ruling from the federal appeals court in Chicago, which found that weapons covered by Illinois’ assault-weapons ban don’t have Second Amendment protection.