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August 13

Ex-WNBA player's mom dies in car crash involving illegal immigrant, officials say

The mother of former WNBA player Sophie Brunner was killed when an illegal immigrant crashed head-on into her car in Illinois, a lawmaker said.

August 13

Ex-police chief warns Chicago cops will get hurt because Mayor Johnson won’t help ICE

A former Riverside police chief warned that Mayor Brandon Johnson's anti-ICE stance could lead to injuries among Chicago police officers and federal agents.

August 13

Illinois parents wary of school mental health screening law, potential for 'overreach'

Illinois law requiring annual mental health screenings for students in grades 3-12 faces criticism from parents concerned about implementation details.

August 12

Texas GOP seeks to ‘domesticate’ rogue Dems for breaking quorum through nationwide civil arrest warrants

Texas GOP officials are seeking to enforce civil arrest warrants across state lines for the House Democrats who fled to prevent a Republican redistricting vote.

August 11

Illinois Democrats tell feds to stop trying to 'usurp' state authority over immigration

Illinois Democrats tell DOJ and DHS that state sanctuary laws, including TRUST Act and Chicago Welcoming City Ordinance, follow constitutional requirements.

August 11

Illinois substitute teacher had sex with 11-year-old student during 'play dates,' police say

Former Decatur substitute teacher admits to predatory sexual assault of sixth-grade student at her Mt. Zion home, with sentencing scheduled for September.

August 9

Democratic strategist says party lacks 'moral authority' on Texas redistricting fight

Texas redistricting battle intensifies as Republicans push for five new seats and California considers emergency measures to counteract Republican gains.

August 9

Networks pounce on Republican redistricting. They didn’t care when Democrats did it

Texas Democrats travel to blue states to block redistricting quorum as networks demonstrate double standard in covering Republican versus Democratic gerrymandering

August 8

Noem, in Illinois, calls out Gov. Pritzker, Chicago's mayor over their handling of criminal illegal immigrants

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are "being obstructionist" when it comes removing criminals.

August 8

Illinois gov JB Pritzker lambasted for new ‘disastrous policy’ requiring mental health screenings for kids

Gov. JB Pritzker signs controversial law mandating mental health screenings in Illinois schools for grades three through 12, sparking debate over state overreach.