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JB Pritzker Defends Billions in CTA Funding as Illinois Rejects Service Cuts and Fare Hikes: 'Invest, Modernize and Build'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) defended the state’s multibillion-dollar investment in public transportation, arguing that strengthening transit is critical to the state’s economy and millions of daily riders.

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Blasts Trump Over Air Force One 'Decoy' Scheme: 'He Could Have Warned' Reporters

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker accuses Trump of putting reporters in harm's way after he secretly switched planes amid an alleged Iranian threat.

International Business Times UK

Chuck Schumer Demands Senate Briefing After Reported Trump Turkey Evacuation Amid Iranian Threat: 'Congress Was Kept In the Dark'

On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) demanded an immediate Senate briefing after reports that President Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from Turkey amid security concerns linked to Iran.

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The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028

Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.

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JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) has demanded that oil companies like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and others commit to returning Iran war-induced profits to consumers.

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JB Pritzker Signs Illinois Insurance Reform Law, Says 'Families Deserve Fairness' Amid Rising Premiums

Gov. JB Pritzker (D.Ill.) signed a new law giving state regulators more power to review and challenge insurance rate increases, aiming to protect residents from excessive premiums and unfair pricing practices.

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Gavin Newsom Says Trump's 'Biggest Concern' Is His 'Botched' Reflecting Pool, While California Tops Federal Minimum Wage: 'We Are Not the Same'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump over the White House Reflecting Pool renovation controversy, contrasting the project with California’s minimum wage policies and accusing Trump of focusing on the wrong priorities.

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Chicago Bears Moving to Indiana? Here's What Kalshi Market Says

The Chicago Bears are favored to remain in Illinois on Kalshi. A new stadium in Indiana is trending up.

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Illinois lawmakers require school districts to provide voter registration opportunities and move RCV task force dates in 2026 session

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 1 after passing two election-related bills and one resolution. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the two bills in June and July.

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Jeffries, Pritzker and Buttigieg Rally Democrats With '100 Days to Change America' as Johnson Says Election Is 'Common Sense or Crazy'

The countdown to Election Day entered its final 100-day stretch as leaders from both parties sought to rally voters with contrasting messages on affordability, change and the future of America.

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Trump says Democratic-led states will become ‘ghettos’ because the rich are fleeing high taxes

President Donald Trump warns blue states that ask corporations and higher-income households to make a greater contribution will be left with ‘no people, no money, no hope’

The Independent UK

'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality.

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Elissa Slotkin Accuses Trump of Building Election Fraud Narrative Before 2026 Votes Are Counted

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) accused President Donald Trump of preparing a narrative to challenge the November election results if he loses, alleging that his repeated election-fraud claims are part of a broader strategy.

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JB Pritzker to White House: 'Racism Doesn't Make You Tough. It Just Makes You a Racist'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) criticized the White House in a social media post, arguing that leaders should prioritize empathy and compassion over policies or rhetoric he described as cruel and racially motivated.

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Worse Than 'Potato'? How Trump's 'Islamic Republic of Japan' Blunder Compares to History's Biggest Political Gaffes

Donald Trump's mix-up of Iran and Japan during a NATO summit speech led to widespread online mockery, highlighting the president's history of verbal gaffes and sparking political debate.

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

A federal appeals court has upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons

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Chuck Schumer Says Trump Embarrassed US With 'Unhinged, Confused' Performance as President Talks About Missiles Shot Down by 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Donald Trump after a public appearance in which Trump made a disputed claim about missiles targeting a U.S. aircraft carrier, accusing the president of delivering a confusing performance on the world stage.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs the country’s strongest AI regulation bill

Under the new law, AI model developers are required to publish a framework detailing how they identify and assess ‘catastrophic risk’

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White House Blasts JB Pritzker as a 'Slob' and 'Incompetent' After Governor Claims Donald Trump Has Dementia

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker accuses President Trump of dementia symptoms, prompting a strong rebuttal from the White House, which defends Trump's health and criticises Pritzker's claims.

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Chuck Schumer Draws SNAP Funding Red Line, Says 'I Will Not Support' Farm Bill That Abandons Hungry Families

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he will oppose any Farm Bill that weakens funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), drawing a firm line as debate over federal food assistance continues.

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Gavin Newsom Warns 'Anyone' Considering Helping Trump Interfere in Elections or Counting: 'You Will Be Prosecuted'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned that anyone who attempts to interfere with the state’s elections could face prosecution as he announced plans for legislation to protect ballots before election results are officially certified.

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Trump Is 'Suffering From Dementia,' Says JB Pritzker; White House Fires Back: President's Health 'Remains Exceptional'

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) intensified criticism of President Donald Trump during an interview, saying he believes the president is showing signs of "dementia" while pointing to changes in his speech and behavior over time.

The Independent UK

Three arrested after news crew attacked while filming a report at Chicago’s planetarium

One suspect smashed the CBS News photographer’s camera, and another used a traffic cone to shatter the windshield of the news broadcast van before fleeing

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The Mob Used To Run Sports Betting. Now DraftKings and FanDuel Do.

How sports betting moved online and started a debate about its benefits and negatives.

The Independent UK

Despite deadly weekend Chicago crime numbers show major progress

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