Mawa Iqbal
Statehouse ReporterMawa is a statehouse reporter, covering the Illinois legislature for WBEZ and Illinois Public Radio. Before coming to Springfield, Mawa worked as a general assignment reporter at WYSO, the NPR-affiliate station for Southwest Ohio. There, she covered policing and local government. Mawa earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.
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Chicago and Illinois officials are waiting to see if the Trump Administration moves forward with threats to bring National Guard troops to the city's streets. -
Teachers union President Stacy Davis Gates cited the failures of JB Pritzker and the Democratic Legislature after Pritzker said more Chicago Public Schools funding from Springfield is “just not going to happen.” -
The departure marked the end of a nationally-watched standoff between the lawmakers and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who pushed the remap plan at President Donald Trump’s urging in a bid to add five more Republican seats in the U.S. House. -
Gov. Pritzker signed the law on Wednesday. It mandates ‘victim-centered’ training and better coordination among law enforcement, state agencies. -
Noem’s visit to the state capital also shows that President Donald Trump is actively targeting Pritzker, who is seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender. -
The payout follows a multi-year investigation by Illinois' Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission . -
Sean Grayson has been jailed since his arrest this summer. -
The body camera footage from July 6 shows Massey being fatally shot in her home after calling deputies for the report of a prowler. -
Law enforcement body camera footage will be released publicly Monday July 22. -
State's Attorney John Milhiser said the investigation showed the deputy wasn't justified in using deadly force.
