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Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

1 month ago

DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

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