The threats of the Trump administration to send National Guard troops into Chicago have drawn sharp rebukes from Gov. JB Pritzker. In an earlier era, troops were shipped to Chicago to restore order after the epic Chicago Fire, and the governor from Illinois was never consulted.

"Illinois has taken a major step to protect individuals and families from the financial shock that too often follows a medical emergency," writes Kim Godden of the Illinois State Ambulance Association

The breadth of invited attendees at the event organized last week by Gov. JB Pritzker really stood out.

Opinion from Rich Miller: What the Chicago Teachers Union really wants is an immense expansion of the state tax base

Illinois has had four constitutions in its history – 1818, 1848, 1870, and 1970

Fifty years ago, parts of western Illinois could have become their own state – though whether the move was fact or fantasy is somewhat unclear.

Like every Democratic governor, Gov. JB Pritzker needs his party to win back the U.S. House next year to prevent further fiscal damage to his state (among many, many other things). Hence, his intense attention to Texas attempting to pick up five seats with an intercensus remap.

Though their service is often forgotten today, eight players from Major League Baseball died during World War I. One had been traded by the White Sox for the legendary “Shoeless” Joe Jackson.

The Watergate scandal came to a head with the resignation of President Richard Nixon on Aug. 9, 1974. The move left a man with Illinois ties in line for the presidency for the second time during the scandal.