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Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

The Texas Tribune

Jury set to resume deliberations in trial of Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey

An Illinois jury is set for a second day of deliberations in the first-degree murder trial of a sheriff’s deputy in the July shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help

The Independent UK

Jury deliberations start in trial of Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey

An Illinois jury has begun deliberating over the first-degree murder charges against a sheriff's deputy in the shooting death last year of Sonya Massey, a Black woman in her home who had called 911 for help

The Independent UK

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ICE Agents Abuse? Viral Video Shows Enforcers Separating and Detaining Mother and Children at School Drop-Off

The viral video shows federal agents in uniform detaining a woman inside what many users claim is an Illinois school, allegedly in front of her children.

International Business Times UK

Two Illinois National Guard members vow to defy Trump’s orders: ‘Not what we signed up to do’

An appeals court earlier this month upheld an order pausing the threatened Guard operation in Illinois

The Independent UK

Republican Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps

GOP-led state is latest that Trump administration has put pressure on to undertake redistricting to favor Republicans

The Guardian - US

Indigenous Americans dragged, carried or floated 5-ton tree more than 100 miles to North America's largest city north of Mexico 900 years ago

Researchers have determined the age and origin of a massive tree that was found at the pre-Columbian city of Cahokia in what is now Illinois.

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A Black woman was fatally shot in her home by a cop after calling 911 for help. He’s now on trial for her murder

Sonya Massey, a single mother of two teenagers, was killed in her Illinois home by a sheriff’s deputy in July 2024

The Independent UK

Illinois Governor candidate’s life shattered as he loses family in helicopter crash

We hope his family can rest in peace.

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The Nick Bartlett Show: Week 9 Previews for Games in West

Nick Bartlett talks in depth about UCLA at Indiana, Illinois at Washington, BYU at Iowa State, and Houston at Arizona State.

SuperWest Sports

Illinois warns immigration officers tampering with license plates is illegal

Hotline introduced to report on agents’ vehicles after one said plates were changed every day in video

The Guardian - US

Family of Former GOP Senator Darren Bailey Killed in Montana Helicopter Crash

Former Illinois senator Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash in rural Montana, prompting widespread condolences and an official investigation.

International Business Times UK

At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.

Roll Call

Four members of Illinois politician’s family killed in helicopter crash

Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren all killed in accident in Montana

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A Monstrous Misunderstanding of Martin v. Mott: Why the Supreme Court Should Stay Its Hand Rather Than Judge Perry's Temporary Restraining Order

A guest post by Prof. John Dehn.

The Independent UK

Four family members of Illinois politician Darren Bailey killed in helicopter crash

Zachary Bailey was piloting the helicopter when it went down, according to reports

The Independent UK

‘Simply unbearable’: Mother of slain 20-year-old wants DHS to stop using her daughter to justify Chicago crackdown

The Department of Homeland Security has said its ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area is dedicated to Katie Abraham, an Illinois resident who died in January in a hit-and-run car wreck involving an undocumented immigrant

The Independent UK

Sonya Massey could have been saved after Sean Grayson shot her at home, court hears: Trial Day 4 recap

Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler

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Illinois’ 15 Best Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025

Top spots blend strong livability, reasonable housing costs.

The Independent UK

Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey

Opening statements in the trial of a former sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of a Black woman, in her Springfield, Illinois, home are scheduled for Wednesday

Reason

On National Guard Deployments, Trump Tells SCOTUS His Power Is 'Unreviewable'

Will the Supreme Court grant Trump the overwhelming judicial deference he demands?

Roll Call

Life after Congress: Rodney Davis’ off-ramp includes solutions and a shorkie - Roll Call

“It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican.

International Business Times

Federal Judge 'Startled' by ICE Conduct Orders Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Operations

A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders

The Independent UK

What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey

An Illinois sheriff's deputy goes on trial this week in the death of Sonya Massey

The Guardian - US

Bravo to the judges standing up to Trump in Chicago and Portland

District courts are speaking truth to power over troop deployments. If only the supreme court would do the same

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