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National Guard members accompany mom to Chicago immigration appointment
In a dramatic scene at a South Loop ICE subcontractor, two members of Congress tried to tour the facility, while two National Guardsmen accompanied their mother to an appointment.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker speaks out on recent political violence
Gov. Pritzker spoke Monday on the political violence in Minnesota over the weekend. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on the story.
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Former Illinois legislative leader sentenced to 90 months in prison
Mike Madigan was sentenced to prison Friday, receiving 7 and a half years and a $2.5 million fine for corruption.
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Could the National Guard be sent to Chicago? What to know amid protests
The political reaction to the president’s call to bring the National Guard to Los Angeles has prompted a divided response. Political reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on the story.
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Illinois officials offer mixed reactions to ICE raids in Chicago
NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on elected officials’ reactions to Wednesday’s ICE arrests in Chicago.
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State budget funds for Proviso West facility in Welch's district draw ire
State budget money earmarked for a high school sports facility in House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s district is drawing GOP ire.
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Illinois lawmakers pass budget including new taxes. Here's what it means for you
Illinois lawmakers met their May 31 deadline by approving a record $55 billion budget. Political reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on what you’ll pay for.
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New taxes proposed to fund mass transit in Cook County, surrounding areas
NBC 5’s political reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more on the talks going on about Springfield’s mass transit plan.
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Transit fiscal cliff, Bears stadium among questions during Illinois budget talks
The Illinois General Assembly has a May 31 deadline to pass a budget, and there are still a ton of issues up in the air.
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Political leaders across the country condemn embassy staff shooting
Democrats and Republicans are unified in condemning antisemitism following fatal Jewish museum shooting, but critics are calling out Mayor Johnson.
