>>Pritzker Denies Epstein Trip After Recanted Clinton Testimony
(Springfield, IL) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denies ever traveling on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane. The statement from the governor’s office comes on the heels of former President Bill Clinton’s testimony on Epstein to Congress. During that testimony, Clinton mentioned Pritzker and his wife as passengers during “one of these trips.” The testimony has since been recanted and a spokesperson for Clinton clarified that “trip” the former president was referring to was a 2008 trip to Africa with Pritzker for the Clinton Foundation.
>>Chicago Named Finalist To Host 2028 Democratic National Convention
(Chicago, IL) — Chicago is a finalist to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday. The city is one of five under consideration along with Atlanta, Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, and the convention is scheduled for August 7 through August 10, 2028. Chicago hosted the 2024 convention, which city officials said generated more than 371-million dollars in economic impact. The DNC has not announced when a final host city will be selected.
>>Anti-War Protest Held In Downtown Chicago
(Chicago, IL) — More than 100 people gathered in downtown Chicago Monday evening to protest the war in Iran. Demonstrators assembled along Michigan Avenue, calling the conflict unwarranted and urging Congress to step in. Some speakers criticized President Donald Trump and said lawmakers should require congressional approval before further military action. Congress is expected to consider resolutions next week that would require presidential approval before using force, though passage remains uncertain.
>>Bill Filed To Close Protection Order Gaps For Victims
(Springfield, IL) — Illinois lawmakers are working to close gaps in protection orders for survivors of domestic violence. Senator Steve Stadelman, of Rockford, said the state is responsible for making sure emergency protection orders remain intact through the time when judges issue more long-term orders. Stadelman said, “Victims deserve protection all the way through the process.” He said he was inspired to file the bill after a constituent explained about her “no-contact” stalking order that failed to protect her from her harasser.