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GOP House hopeful Marter slams mail-in voting as ‘a scam’

GOP House hopeful Marter slams mail-in voting as ‘a scam’

The Republican challenging U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood for her seat in Congress supported President Donald Trump’s call to end mail-in voting this week by calling the centuries-old practice “a scam” that is “ripe for fraud.”

 
Appeals court tosses $500 million fine in N.Y. case against Trump, upholds fraud finding

Appeals court tosses $500 million fine in N.Y. case against Trump, upholds fraud finding

NEW YORK — A New York appeals court on Thursday threw out the massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump, calling the roughly $500 million verdict against...

 
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Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. They want to do this by passing a state constitutional amendment via a ballot initiative during the 2026 general election.

 
Federal Reserve official says she won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump into resigning

Federal Reserve official says she won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump into resigning

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a member of his administration accused Cook of committing mo...

 
‘I am Team Naperville’: Allison Longenbaugh stepping down from city council

‘I am Team Naperville’: Allison Longenbaugh stepping down from city council

In what she called a “gut-wrenching decision,” Naperville City Councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh will step down from her seat after more than two years in the role.

 
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Billboard for Proud Boys extremist group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure

Billboard for Proud Boys extremist group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure

BREESE, Ill. — After strong community opposition, including a county board meeting where dozens of people spoke against it, the Proud Boys billboard that was put up near ...

 
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill

Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.

 
Naperville City Council seeks to renegotiate terms of proposed electricity contract

Naperville City Council seeks to renegotiate terms of proposed electricity contract

Naperville City Council members Tuesday signaled support for a 20-year contract extension with the agency that supplies electricity to the city as long as certain conditions are met.

 
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Trump offers assurances that US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine

Trump offers assurances that US troops won't be sent to help defend Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open...

 
Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announces bid for sheriff

Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announces bid for sheriff

Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the 2026 primary election, according to a news release.

 

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