Thursday, April 9, 2026
A Democrat-led Illinois Supreme Court is seeking help from a federal judge to affirm its constitutional authority to remove a reinstated Cook County, Illinois, judge from the bench for writing a column in support of President Donald Trump while the judge was retired.
Illinois drivers who have their license suspended for speeding or reckless driving violations could have an alternative under legislation being considered in the Statehouse. Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is pushing a bill that would allow drivers to have a speed control device installed in their car rather than having their license suspended.
When he ran away from home and skipped school in November 2016, Robert “Bonzai” Bee, Jr. went to the home of the man who would kill him.
More than 200 Illinois residents gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for Environmental Lobby Day, joining lawmakers and advocates in the Illinois Capitol rotunda to push for a trio of environmental bills aimed at curbing pollution and protecting natural resources.
Legislation proposed in Springfield would require hospitals to submit plans in case they close or cut services. It comes as West Suburban Medical Center suspended care. More hospitals could be next.