Sticking together is commonplace in the 182-year-old city of Newton, Illinois. “Our community is wonderful," said Roni Myers, owner of local bar MVP Happy Holler. "They will stand by and help anyone who needs it. If someone’s sick, if anyone needs help, people really chip in.”
By Illinois ReviewOn Tuesday during a news conference at Chicago’s City Hall, embattled Mayor Brandon Johnson – who has an approval rating of just six percent – referred...
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By Illinois ReviewU.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-6) – a progressive liberal Democrat and pro-transgender rights activist, made an extraordinary visit to downstate Illinois on Saturday for a series...
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By Illinois ReviewThe Illinois State Rifle Association is urging the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation in “The Prairie State” after Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that...
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump launched "Liberation Day" tariffs, hitting imports with 10-54% rates. In Illinois, this could shift trade—$127.8 billion in goods from Canada, China, and...
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By Illinois ReviewAurora Mayor Richard Irvin faced an upset as he was defeated in his bid for a third term, losing to Alderman John Laesch 52-47.“We fought hard....
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