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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Illinois Politics, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 202 stories have been published about Illinois Politics which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Illinois Politics, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 202 stories have been published about Illinois Politics which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Crime · IllinoisThe leader of a Chicago-area street gang admitted in federal court that he attempted on three separate occasions to provide financial support to ISIS.
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Chicago gang leader admits to repeatedly attempting to provide money to ISIS, trafficking fentanyl
100% Right coverage: 2 sources
Crime · ChicagoA vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago crashed into a school bus during a police chase in Milwaukee on Wednesday, sending multiple people to area hospitals.
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Driver of vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide hits Milwaukee school bus during chase
73% Center coverage: 15 sources
Business · IllinoisGeneral Motors (GM) estimates that the recent United Auto Workers (UAW) strike cost it $1.1 billion. The company on Wednesday said this cost came “primarily from lost production” in a press release. Despite this, GM CEO Mary Barra said her company “will deliver very strong profits in 2023.”
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General Motors estimates UAW strike cost company $1.1B
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
Transgender · IllinoisThe 47-year-old transgender woman charged with multiple felony counts of threatening to shoot and rape school children seemed to draw inspiration from Nashville’s Covenant School killer Audrey Elizabeth Hale, according to the Illinois sheriff involved in the arrest.
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Illinois Sheriff Says Trans Woman Who Threatened to Shoot School Children Repeatedly Referenced Covenant Killer
100% Right coverage: 7 sources
Lori LIghtfoot · ChicagoChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) blamed the city migrant crisis on the far-right, January 6th, and not accepting the Civil War outcome. Johnson won in a tough runoff against the more conservative Paul Vallas after the two outpolled incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot in February. Johnson also announced a partnership with the city's faith leaders to aid in the migrant crisis.See the Story
Chicago mayor blames predecessor Lightfoot for migrant crisis: 'inherited'
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Politics · ChicagoChicago’s “sanctuary” policies are becoming a massive problem for residents of the city. In October, a City Council committee approved the $1 purchase of a vacant lot on the city’s Southside to house a temporary tent camp for illegal immigrants, according to WBBM-TV. The 6.5-acre site is expected to hold up to 1,400 illegal aliens, conflicting with existing plans to redevelop the property into retail, housing and park space. Now, construction cr…See the Story
Chicago Construction Crew Blocks View of Illegal Migrant Encampment Site from Local News Station
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Patrick Mahomes · NapervilleThe Prospect Street Caf� hosted the first-ever Straggler's Thanksgiving on Thursday. Nicholas Disorda and his wife, Lani, hosted the event for members of the area who might not have any family or friends around. "We'll provide the turkey and maybe make some mashed potatoes and other fun stuff like that," he said.See the Story
Busting Myths About the First Thanksgiving
56% Center coverage: 109 sources
Hamas · IllinoisOver 30 staffers of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called on the progressive lawmaker to back a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, signaling increased pressures between Democrats over the conflict.
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Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza
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