The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Supreme Court sounds ready to revive lawsuit over ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to allow a challenge to Illinois’ counting of ballots up to 14 days after Election Day.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces comeback bid in Illinois - Roll Call

Former Illinois Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. announced a comeback bid Wednesday, entering the Democratic primary for the 2nd District.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

'Illegal, Unconstitutional': Chicago, Illinois Lawsuit Didn't Work as Texas National Guard Deploys 200 Troops

Chicago and Illinois recently filed a lawsuit to prevent Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard. Unfortunately, it didn't work as 200 troops arrive in the Chicago area.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

On Trump's Orders, 200 Troops From Texas Arrive In Illinois

Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.

International Business Times · Oct 8, 2025

‘This escalation of violence is targeted:’ JB Pritzker takes Donald Trump down after he threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to ensure obedience, even if that means going several steps back in American history. The United States president is now threatening all those who oppose him with the Insurrection Act, highlighting that he would invoke it if his words are not followed…

The Mary Sue · Oct 7, 2025

What's Going On With Nano Nuclear Stock Tuesday?

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NNE) rose Tuesday after the microreactor developer unveiled plans to open a manufacturing and research hub in Illinois, expanding its U.S. footprint and advancing development of its KRONOS MMR microreactor platform.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025

Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. 'Deal With Your Crime Epidemic'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state National Guard members to other states in the country.

Latin Times · Oct 7, 2025

Federal agents taunted Chicago woman to ‘do something’ before shooting her, attorney claims

Officers say woman was in chase ending in ramming border patrol vehicle during Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025

Texas Gov. Abbott Reveals Deployment Of National Guard To Other States: 'Ever Ready'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that members of the state's National Guard are deploying elsewhere in the country. He did not mention a destination

Latin Times · Oct 7, 2025

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown

The fierce opposition to troops being sent to Chicago comes as the federal court recently blocked the Trump administration from using National Guard troops for a similar mission in Portland

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025