Illinois House Republicans filed a lawsuit over the Democratic-drawn legislative map, arguing it violates the state Constitution.

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five voters on Tuesday filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map as unconstitutionally drawn to favor Democrats.

Illinois Senate Republicans introduced a new bill Tuesday that would require state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to report and deport undocumented immigrants who have been charged with felonies.

Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, earlier this month that he was tapped to head the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Swanson said the appointment was a “total surprise.”

McConchie’s new organization, the Accessibility Policy Institute, will advocate for improving accessibility for disabled people “at every level — local, state, and federal,” according to a news release.

Illinois House Republican leaders filed a lawsuit before the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday claiming the current House district map disenfranchises voters.

Illinois Senate Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday requiring police to work with ICE agents to deport illegal immigrants convicted of felonies.

In the final minutes of his term, Biden pardoned Kinzinger and other members of the Select Committee on the January 6th Attack. “I am not nervous, I’m not scared, and I will not back down,” Kinzinger said.

Mayor Brandon Johnson stood by his city’s sanctuary law during a Tuesday press conference in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and the launch of an investigation into Chicago’s policies by House Republicans.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker face criticism for falsely claiming ICE agents attempted to conduct a raid at an elementary school.

Legislators from both sides of the aisle are urging the Illinois General Assembly to work together to give voters the ability to hold elected government officials accountable. State Rep. La Shawn, D-Chicago,

The Laken Riley Act would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.