Latest from Paul Kiefer D.C. Fourth of July in the capital draws feelings of hope, anger, freedom Thousands gathered in and around Washington for ceremonies, parades and concerts.

Overall, the study ranked Illinois 40th for its state economy but dead last in the economic health category. “Fifty-one out of 50 states and Washington, D.C.,” said Lugo.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was among 3 governors testifying in Washington DC in front of the House Oversight Committee on sanctuary law.

Gov. JB Pritzker is in Washington Wednesday, preparing to face tough questions about Illinois' sanctuary law from a Republican-led committee in Congress.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Budget debate in Washington ignores the human cost in Illinois ... Bishop Mariann Budde speaks at the “Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget” protest on the Senate ...

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is out indefinitely due to health concerns while the Halos placed an All-Star on the injured list.

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(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s fate is in the hands of a federal judge. Madigan’s sentencing on 10 counts of corruption is scheduled Friday afternoon ...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul are sworn in Thursday during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing in Washington.

Washington news: Washington approves a $35.6 million budget for 2025. Here's what is ahead for the city "This is well before June 30, so yes, it was definitely unexpected," she said.