How The Relationship Between Trump And His Spy Chiefs Soured
Even when he's praising his spy chiefs, President Trump can't resist taking a swipe.
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Illinois GOP Lawmakers Want Harsher Penalties For Public Corruption
As a growing number of Illinois state lawmakers have been ensnared in recent federal probes, some of their colleagues want to ramp up punishment for public corruption.
Trump In Chicago Praises Davis, LaHood As ‘Warriors For All Of Us’
President Donald Trump is not a big fan of Chicago. But he had some kind words for two downstate lawmakers during his Windy City visit on Monday.
After Bribery Charges, Bipartisan Calls For Arroyo Resignation
An Illinois state lawmaker is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation. It comes after he was charged Monday with attempted bribery.
State Legislators Meet For Veto Session; Unaccompanied Migrant Children In IL; Could Cahokia Mounds Become A National Park?
Last year, Democratic state lawmakers had a contentious veto session with then Governor Bruce Rauner. This time, they’re looking at a much less combative week with Governor JB Pritzker. Plus, About 70,000 unaccompanied minors have crossed the Southwestern border of the U.S. so far this year, but unaccompanied minors are in communities all over the country, including here in Illinois. And, every year hundreds of thousands of people visit the Cahokia Mounds. Now advocates, and some members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation, want to make the site Illinois’ first national park.