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DHS tightens protocol for lawmaker visits to immigration facilities - Roll Call

The Department of Homeland Security has placed new limits on lawmakers seeking to visit and inspect immigration detention facilities.

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Democrats claim Trump’s travel ban is just a distraction so his spending bill can get through Congress

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said it was ‘not a coincidence’ that President Donald Trump announced the travel ban as his spending bill is being debated in the Senate

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Dad of DC shooting suspect attended Trump’s address to Congress in March as guest of a Democratic congressman

Eric Rodriguez, father of double murder suspect Elias Rodriguez, attended Donald Trump’s Joint Speech to Congress at invitation of Illinois representative

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Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees - Roll Call

Critics say the changes in the budget plan will put that immigration system out of reach for many migrants and others seeking to help them.

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‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker

Critics say the decision excludes Palestinians from the ‘big tent’ coalition Democrats say they are building.

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Nine takeaways from California, Illinois and Ohio elections - Roll Call

A Senate race that made Trump and Schumer happy, a House race that didn't go Matt Gaetz's way, and when being 82 didn't matter to voters.

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Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

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No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Ed Burke’s 14th Ward, big frustration with politicians persists: ‘They’re all kind of crooked, I guess’

Residents of the ward aren’t optimistic Burke’s trial — or even former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal trial next year — will clean up Chicago corruption.

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Antisemitic messages left on parked cars in Jefferson Park, near residences in suburbs

Officers are investigating incidents reported in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue and in suburban La Grange Park and Elmhurst.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ald. Ray Lopez running for Congress against Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia

Ray Lopez, representing the 15th Ward on the Chicago City Council, plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the 4th Congressional District’s Democratic primary election in March.

Chicago Sun-Times

Garcia, Quigley, Ramirez to visit New York, meet with Mayor Adams to discuss migrant crisis

Chicago Democratic Reps. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Delia Ramirez and Mike Quigley hit New York Friday with other House members to tour facilities helping new arrivals

Chicago Sun-Times

Backstory: Rep. Jayapal’s slam on Israel came as she tried to take heat off Rep. Schakowsky at Netroots Nation conference in Chicago

Rep. Pramila Jayapal set off an uproar when she said that Israel is a ‘racist nation,’ speaking to try to take heat off Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who was attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters at last week’s Netroots Nation convention.

Chicago Sun-Times

As asylum-seekers struggle while waiting for work permits, Chicago businesses can’t fill jobs

Huberth Espinoza, 65, sat on a bench outside the 5th District police station in Pullman on a Wednesday in late June, waiting to be picked up for work.

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Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago Tribune

How Black labor leaders propelled Brandon Johnson to the Chicago mayor’s office

CHICAGO — One warm evening last July, SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer got a call out of the blue from Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who wanted to meet.

Chicago Sun-Times

By the numbers: How Johnson won the mayor’s race

Sizable runoff wins in majority-Black precincts allowed Brandon Johnson to erase a 60,000-plus vote deficit from the February general election.

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Lightfoot administration quietly re-upped ShotSpotter contract Johnson has vowed to cancel

A ShotSpotter spokeswoman said the multi-million-dollar deal was extended in October, the same month Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson declared his candidacy.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘I will keep pressing’: Jurors hear ComEd CEO taking orders after key witness explains appointment to utility’s board

The testimony capped the fourth week in the ComEd bribery trial. Prosecutors have presented nearly all of their evidence and predict they will rest their case by Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia’s daughter, 28, dies

“Last night our beloved daughter, Rosa, passed away at the age of 28. We are completely heartbroken,” Garcia said.

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‘Black labor v white wealth’: can a progressive win Chicago’s mayoral election?

The race could serve as a litmus test for police reform – and Brandon Johnson’s policies on crime could leave him vulnerable in the general election

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La Cámara De Comercio Hispana De Illinois Respalda A Paul Vallas Para Alcalde De Chicago

La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois (IHCC) respaldó la candidatura de Paul Vallas a la alcaldía de Chicago

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Illinois Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Paul Vallas For Chicago Mayor

The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) endorsed the candidacy of Paul Vallas for mayor of Chicago as the race heats up

Chicago Sun-Times

Young people in Chicago aren’t voting. Here’s why

Only 3% of ballots cast on Feb. 28 came from youth voters. So what’s the deal? “It’s obvious to me that young people in that city don’t feel empowered by their governance,” said author Della Volpe.

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