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Supreme Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou The Supreme Court last Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois due to the heightened objections of local officials. “This is… Read more
Beloved Holiday Tradition Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Ends Soon
With a few days remaining in the season, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is entering its final stretch, inviting visitors to experience Chicago’s beloved outdoor holiday tradition before… Read more
January Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for January 2026. Jan. 1 First Day Hikes Illinois State Parks Statewide Take a… Read more
El Tribunal Supremo Bloquea el Despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Chicago
Por Ashmar Mandou La Suprema Corte bloqueó el pasado martes los planes de la administración Trump de desplegar las tropas de la Guardia Nacional en Illinois, debido a las fuertes… Read more
La Querida Tradición Navideña Iluminación: Luces del Arbol en el Morton Arboretum Termina Pronto
Con unos cuantos días restantes de la temporada, Illimunination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum entra en su etapa final invitando a los visitantes a experimentar la querida tradición navideña… Read more
Novedades de Enero del Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Illinois
El Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Illinois (IDNR) comparte los siguientes próximos eventos y Otros Aspectos Importantes para Enero del 2026 Enero 1º Excursiones del Primer Día Parques del Estado… Read more
Making a List and Checking Plates Twice: Giannoulias Unveils 2025 Rejected License Plates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office revealed the 2025 list of rejected vanity and personalized license plate requests, highlighting that while Illinois drivers continue to get creative, some plate… Read more
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Enters Final Weeks
Time is running out to experience Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, Chicago’s beloved outdoor holiday tradition, as the 13th annual celebration of trees in winter continues through Saturday,… Read more
Reps. García, Davis, Ramirez, Jackson Inspect Broadview ICE Processing Center
Federal Representatives Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) returned to the ICE Processing Center at Broadview, Illinois for an oversight… Read more
Town of Cicero Welcomes New Police Officers
Last Friday, the Cicero Police Department officially welcomed two new officers, as they graduated from the police academy. Eduardo Roman and Alexander Romero both completed required courses at the College… Read more
