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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Dies at 79, Remembered for Fiscal Leadership

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Dies at 79, Remembered for Fiscal Leadership

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Dies at 79, Remembered for Fiscal Leadership CHICAGO — Jim Edgar, the popular two-term Republican who served as Illinois Governor in the 1990s and was credited with bringing the state to a period of greater financial stability, died Sunday at the age of 79. His family confirmed his passing, stating he died from complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he had publicly shared earlier this year. Edgar, a former state legislator…

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Trump Renews Call for Chicago Intervention, Escalating Standoff with Illinois Leaders

Trump Renews Call for Chicago Intervention, Escalating Standoff with Illinois Leaders

Trump Renews Call for Chicago Intervention, Escalating Standoff with Illinois Leaders President Donald Trump on Monday, September 8, reiterated his desire for federal intervention in Chicago, stating, “We’d love to go into Chicago and straighten it out.” These remarks, made at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, further intensified a contentious standoff with Illinois officials following a weekend controversy over a ‘war’ meme. Trump continued his criticism of Chicago’s crime situation, despite local police data indicating a decrease in…

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Chicago Cancels Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Amid Trump Deportation Fears

Chicago Cancels Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Amid Trump Deportation Fears

Chicago Cancels Mexican Independence Day Celebrations Amid Trump Deportation Fears Multiple Mexican Independence Day events in Chicago, including the popular El Grito Chicago festival, have been canceled or postponed due to growing anxiety over reports that former President Donald Trump plans to deploy troops and immigration agents for mass deportations. El Grito Chicago, which drew 24,000 attendees last year and was scheduled for September 13-14, is among the canceled festivities. Organizers cited community safety as the primary concern, stating, “Holding…

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Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge

Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge

Chicago Braces for Potential National Guard Deployment Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge Chicago is on high alert as the possibility of National Guard troops being deployed to the city looms, a move local leaders are vehemently preparing to resist. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are mobilizing against the potential federal intervention, which is anticipated to coincide with an expected surge in immigration enforcement. Despite warnings from the Trump administration that troops could be in place as early…

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Chicago Braces for Federal Troops Amid Fierce Debate Over Trump’s Deployment Plan

Chicago Braces for Federal Troops Amid Fierce Debate Over Trump’s Deployment Plan

Chicago Braces for Federal Troops Amid Fierce Debate Over Trump’s Deployment Plan Chicago is on high alert as President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to deploy the National Guard to the city, potentially as early as next week, continues to ignite widespread debate among residents, community leaders, and elected officials. Governor J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have vehemently opposed the proposed federal intervention, with Pritzker vowing legal action. They argue that Chicago is making progress in combating crime, citing a…

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Trump, Pritzker Clash Over Weight as Chicago National Guard Deployment Looms

Trump, Pritzker Clash Over Weight as Chicago National Guard Deployment Looms

Trump, Pritzker Clash Over Weight as Chicago National Guard Deployment Looms The political animosity between President Donald Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker intensified this week, marked by personal attacks amid a critical debate concerning the potential federal deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. On Monday, President Trump reportedly took aim at Governor Pritzker’s physique, suggesting he should ‘spend more time in the gym’ and was ‘too busy eating’ to govern effectively. These remarks come despite President Trump’s own…

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Illinois Officials Slam Trump’s National Guard Threat for Chicago

Illinois Officials Slam Trump’s National Guard Threat for Chicago

Illinois Officials Slam Trump’s National Guard Threat for Chicago Chicago and Illinois leaders are vehemently opposing a recent suggestion by former President Trump to deploy National Guard troops to the city to combat crime. The proposal, made late last week, has ignited a political firestorm, with Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker leading the charge against federal intervention. Mayor Johnson, a Democrat, issued a statement on Friday calling Trump’s approach “uncoordinated, uncalled for, and unsound,” warning that an “unlawfully…

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Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report

Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report

Illinois Leaders Condemn Trump’s Proposed Federal Troop Deployment to Chicago Amidst Washington Post Report Illinois leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, have strongly condemned a report from The Washington Post indicating that then-President Donald Trump was preparing to deploy federal troops to Chicago. The report, which emerged on a Saturday, suggested the Pentagon had been planning a military deployment for weeks, potentially involving thousands of National Guard members as soon as the following month. Lt. Governor…

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Texas Democrats Defy Threats After Illinois Bomb Scare, Redistricting Fight Rages On

Texas Democrats Defy Threats After Illinois Bomb Scare, Redistricting Fight Rages On

Texas Democrats Defy Threats After Illinois Bomb Scare, Redistricting Fight Rages On Texas Democrats, who fled to Illinois to prevent a Republican-led redistricting vote, are vowing to continue their fight despite a recent bomb threat at their temporary hotel. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2025, at the Q Center hotel in St. Charles, Illinois, saw 400 people evacuated, though authorities confirmed no device was found and all guests and staff safely returned. An investigation into the threat remains…

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Governor Pritzker Launches Bid for Historic Third Term in Illinois

Governor Pritzker Launches Bid for Historic Third Term in Illinois

Governor Pritzker Launches Bid for Historic Third Term in Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has officially announced his re-election campaign, seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term as Illinois’ chief executive. The announcement, made on Thursday, solidifies months of speculation and sets the stage for the upcoming gubernatorial race under the banner ‘Keep Illinois Moving Forward.’ Pritzker, who would be the first Illinois governor since Republican Jim Thompson to serve three consecutive terms, delivered his campaign message in a video, emphasizing his…

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