As an Illinois native growing up in Texas, Ger Liang Tysk’s diverse background includes service in the U.S. Air Force and working as a cook on a historic whaleship during its passages.

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A former aide to Chicago Park District Superintendent Carlos Ramirez-Rosa will replace Ald. Anthony Quezada (35th Ward) on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Northwest Side Democratic Party ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill ...

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Cook County, a county that includes Chicago, to form a new state.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state.

Republicans also control Indiana government. In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County ...

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:35 PM EST / Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:35 PM EST (AP) — Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state.

Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the ...

Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely. Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the ...