Durbin, other lawmakers call for change in immigration court proceedings involving unaccompanied children
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday called for answers from the Department of Justice, saying along with…
Democrats ask Hegseth for details about officer removals
A group of Democratic lawmakers is pressing War Secretary Pete Hegseth for more information on his decision to…
Now-cleared ‘Broadview 6’ immigration protesters seek evidence of White House pressure to indict
Article Summary The former defendants known as the “Broadview Six” are moving forward with aggressive plan to force…
The Issues: Durbin, Sorensen, Vancil weigh in on Iran war
(WIFR) – As gas and grocery prices soar due to the war in Iran, local politicians say they…
Illinois Democrats denounce Donald Trump’s strikes against Iran
The U.S. military’s strikes on Iran, conducted jointly with Israeli forces, provided added impetus for leading Illinois Democrats…
Trump ally LaHood urges caution on ‘blanket tariffs’ days after backing president on taxing Canada
PEORIA (25News Now) – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) is expressing skepticism about imposing “blanket tariffs” after the…
Pope Leo weighs in on abortion for first time
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday offered an assessment of the abortion dynamic in the United States, marking his…
Trump’s ‘Department of War’ rebrand of Department of Defense
Signs have been swapped out at the Pentagon. Social media pages have been updated. These are some of…
Politicians join postal workers to oppose Trump plans for USPS
Over a hundred people gathered in Federal Plaza midday Sunday to protest the Trump administration’s plans to move…
Think Big kicks off journey supporting minority business owners
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – On Friday, a ribbon cutting is held for Think Big, an organization supporting women…