First Listen for Friday, Aug. 15, 2024:
- Adams County Judge Scott Larson ruled the Illinois court lacks inherent power to rule on a lawsuit seeking to have Illinois police round up and return Texas Democrats who came here to prevent a redistricting vote in their state.
- The chair of the Texas Republican Party says the GOP has enough support in Illinois to win a statewide race next year.
- Two Republicans say they will run for governor in 2026.
- The Illinois State Board of Education has voted to lower scores needed to pass standardized tests.
