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Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the odds

The Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, hours after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with President Donald Trump.

The Economic Times

President Donald Trump Declares Chicago 'Will Die' Unless 'Fine-Tuned Crime-Fighting Machine' Is Invited In

Trump has urged Chicago's leaders to request federal intervention to combat rising violence, following a weekend of shootings. Local officials prefer community-based solutions, highlighting political tensions.

International Business Times UK

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Trump lashes out against Democratic-led Chicago in early-morning rant

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Trump claims Chicago ‘will die’ without his help to tackle ‘out of control’ crime

President Trump insists federal government is a ‘fine tuned crime fighting machine’ and urges Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to request support, despite widespread local opposition to last year’s incursion by immigration agents

The Independent UK

Putting on the brakes: New Illinois law establishes rules for e-bikes, scooters

New rules for electric bikes and scooters will take effect next year in Illinois after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Wednesday

The Independent UK

States introduced more than 500 bills preempting county land-use authority in 2025

In 2025, states introduced 511 bills that would preempt county authority over land use, including 138 bills that became law, according to the National Association of Counties (NACo). Lawmakers introduced these bills across 40 states and addressed housing, economic development, energy development, and other land-use policies.

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Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32

Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder

The Guardian - US

‘Exhaustion, Acute Distress’: JB Pritzker Sounds Alarm Over USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors’ Mental Health After Reports of Overboard Incidents

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers Tuesday over reports that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted or threatened to go overboard, as concerns grow over the carrier’s prolonged deployment.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Euronews

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.

Benzinga

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Ballotpedia

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.

The Independent UK

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’

Benzinga

'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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

International Business Times UK

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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