State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
Business
Illinois lawmakers must enact reforms to support the small business community
Illinois’ manufacturing sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges fueled by ill-advised policies and the relentless surge of inflation.
Crime & Courts
Illinois House candidate Trussell: Accidentally released inmate 'has a criminal history that includes burglary, assault and drug violations'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for Illinois House District 42, expressed concerns over the release of Khalil Bryan, who was facing serious charges.
Crime & Courts
Sean Noonan, former police officer and DuPage County Board member, running for DuPage County Sheriff
Sean Noonan, a former Western Springs Police Officer and DuPage County Board Member, has announced his candidacy for DuPage County Sheriff.
Government
Illinois House candidate Trussell: Legislators who fled Texas 'are not heroes'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, expressed her views on what constitutes true heroism.
Schools
Illinois House candidate Trussell: 'Illinois is failing our children daily, never offering plans to improve'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, expressed concerns about the state's focus on expanding control over mental health at the expense of student achievement in reading and math.
Schools
House candidate Trussell on Chicago schools: 'Cut waste before demanding more of our money'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called for Chicago schools to address inefficiencies and low enrollment before seeking additional taxpayer funding.
Government
House candidate Trussell: 'Is the Real ID a real thing?'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate from Illinois, expressed her skepticism about the necessity of a Real ID and chose to renew her passport instead of dealing with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) delays.
Crime & Courts
House candidate Trussell on crime policy: Democrats should 'welcome the ICE agents who target gangs trafficking guns'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called on Democrats to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement against gangs involved in gun trafficking.
Government
House candidate Trussell on protests: 'If you impede the work of law enforcement, you will be detained'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, expressed her views on public safety and protests.
Gov. candidate Dabrowski at Wayne Township GOP meeting: ‘10% of Hispanic students in West Chicago read at grade level’
Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, addressed the issue of student proficiency among Hispanic learners in West Chicago, pledging to prioritize basic skills across the state.
Business
Dabrowski at FOCCUS 30th anniversary in Elk Grove Village: ‘Restore this state’s competitiveness so more companies call Illinois home’
Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, emphasized the need for the state to regain its competitiveness to attract employers.
Schools
House candidate Trussell on education policy: 'Having access to quality schools should be a right, not a privilege'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, said that lawmakers should prioritize improving public schools instead of targeting homeschool families.
Government
House candidate Trussell on public safety: Why is CPD 'short about 2000 officers?'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for Illinois House District 42, said that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is short approximately 2,000 officers.
Crime & Courts
House candidate Trussell on Chicago crime: 'Let’s protect the good people of our communities!'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 42, has called for stronger measures against violent repeat offenders.