Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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Hernandez has been reelected chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois. A judge dismissed a National Guard mobilization suit following a Supreme Court decision. The CTA is ending its contract with Monterrey Security for unarmed guards, redirecting funds to officers. Lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep the Bears in Illinois, linking stadium funding to property tax relief.
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Letters: Illinois GOP leader’s letter demonstrates longtime Republican hypocrisy - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune · 21h ago
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Hernandez reelected chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois
Facing no opposition, state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, was reelected by the 36-member Illinois Democratic State Central Committee to another four-year term as chairperson of the Democratic Party o
Capitol News Illinois·8h ago
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