State Week

The governor's executive order is in response to economic uncertainty.

The former governor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from the ground.

Chicago awaits the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling the city along with a large immigration enforcement operation.

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.

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois went back home where Republicans were ready to approve new congressional district boundaries. Meanwhile, California and other states are considering similar efforts. The redistricting free-for-all raises a lot of questions about representation and fairness.

The Illinois State Fair is a chance for the parties to rally and for candidates to see where they stand.

A group of Texas Democratic legislators fled their home state and some took refuge in Illinois.

A request came in this week from the Department of Justice.

The governor is urging more scrutiny of premium increases.