The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.

Former President Trump appeals ruling barring him from Illinois primary ballot due to Capitol riot involvement. Legal battles continue nationwide.

Illinois and Colorado remove Trump from ballots, Supreme Court to review immunity appeal.

Despite the ruling, early voting for the Illinois primary is already underway, and the judge stayed her decision until Friday. The temporary stay grants Trump the opportunity to appeal the order and ensures his name remains on the ballot, at least until the end of the week.

Cook County judge rules to remove Trump from Illinois primary ballot over Capitol riot involvement. Legal battles continue.

But the ruling will be effectively overturned if the federal Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump in the Colorado disqualification case, as seems likely based on the oral argument in that case.

A Cook County judge made the move and then placed it on hold until Friday, expecting Trump to appeal

Illinois judge bars Trump from state's GOP primary ballot due to Capitol riots, pending appeal.

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