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Arcs in and about Illinois from the outlets we track, each followed from its first story to its last, with who covered it.

Place · 1,552 stories · 5,060 articles · earliest story we hold Jan 16, 2015

Right nowactive arcs, newest development first

Nothing ongoing. The last arc went quiet May 16.

All arcs4 named arcs in 2025

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The killing of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy near Chicago in a hate crime

1 of 8 stories this year · gone quiet

Illinois landlord sentenced in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy · 16 articles, May 2
The 2026 Illinois Senate race to succeed Dick Durbin

3 of 4 stories this year · gone quiet

Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026 · 39 articles, Apr 23Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate campaign to replace Durbin · 5 articles, Apr 24Krishnamoorthi joins Illinois Senate race · 6 articles, May 7
Trump's deployments of the National Guard to Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland

41 stories · 8 about Illinois · gone quiet

Trump sends Marines and more National Guard members to Los Angeles amid protests · 253 articles, Jun 8California files lawsuit against Trump for deploying National Guard to Los Angeles · 76 articles, Jun 8Appeals court lets Trump keep troops in LA, turning tables on ruling favoring Newsom · 30 articles, Jun 9Marines take over some security in LA while cities across US prep for ‘No Kings’ rallies - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 20 articles, Jun 9Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California · 73 articles, Jun 12Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Control of National Guard Troops Deployed to Los Angeles · 50 articles, Jun 17Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles · 44 articles, Jul 15Pentagon withdraws 700 Marines from Los Angeles · 20 articles, Jul 21Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops in Los Angeles · 13 articles, Jul 31Trial begins on whether deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law · 28 articles, Aug 11President Trump threatens to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago · 29 articles, Aug 19Trump’s use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal, a judge rules · 75 articles, Sep 2Trump Threatens Chicago with 'Department of War' · 16 articles, Sep 6Oregon sues to block Trump’s National Guard deployment · 28 articles, Sep 28Oregon leaders say Trump is deploying 200 National Guard troops within the state · 14 articles, Sep 29Q&A: A look at the National Guard's role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago · 31 articles, Sep 29Appeals court restores Trump’s control over Oregon National Guard, but deployment remains barred · 64 articles, Oct 3Pritzker says Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members · 36 articles, Oct 4Trump says he'll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear · 5 articles, Oct 4Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon · 60 articles, Oct 5Governors vow fight after Trump orders California National Guard to Oregon · 14 articles, Oct 5Gov. Newsom says Trump administration has deployed California National Guard troops to Oregon · 8 articles, Oct 5Trump authorizes National Guard in Chicago as judge temporarily blocks his plan to deploy federal troops in Portland · 6 articles, Oct 5California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon · 34 articles, Oct 5Illinois, Chicago sue to block National Guard deployment · 49 articles, Oct 6National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities · 35 articles, Oct 6Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area · 37 articles, Oct 7Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now · 72 articles, Oct 9Federal judge is extending temporary orders barring Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Portland · 9 articles, Oct 15Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area · 28 articles, Oct 17Appeals court clears Trump’s Portland troop deployment · 37 articles, Oct 20Ninth Circuit Panel (by 2-1 Vote): President Trump Likely Lawfully Ordered National Guard to Portland · 8 articles, Oct 20Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling · 9 articles, Oct 22National Guard deployments in D.C., Portland are focus of court hearings · 6 articles, Oct 24Federal trial to start over Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard in Portland, Oregon · 11 articles, Oct 29Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland · 34 articles, Oct 29Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland · 12 articles, Nov 8Judge permanently blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland · 14 articles, Nov 8Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling barring troop deployment in Portland · 7 articles, Nov 15Supreme Court keeps Trump’s National Guard deployment blocked in the Chicago area, for now · 51 articles, Dec 23Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now · 42 articles, Dec 31
The 2025-26 mid-decade redistricting fight: Texas, California and Virginia · Jul 9, 2025 – May 16, 2026

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else127 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Illinois that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 24Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois7 articles · 7 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 2 right
  2. Dec 23DOJ sues Illinois’ governor over laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals5 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 0 right
  3. Dec 22Frozen shrimp sold in multiple states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination, FDA says19 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 5 center, 0 right
  4. Dec 18Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan5 articles · 4 independent sources
    2 left, 1 center, 1 right
  5. Dec 17– 18Pope replaces New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan with little-known bishop5 articles · 5 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 1 right
  6. Dec 12– 13Illinois becomes 12th state to provide medically assisted suicide10 articles · 10 independent sources
    0 left, 5 center, 2 right
  7. Nov 23– 24Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home86 articles · 37 independent sources
    4 left, 19 center, 2 right
  8. Nov 20– 21Appeals court blocks federal judge’s order to release hundreds of immigrants arrested in Illinois immigration crackdown8 articles · 7 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
  9. Nov 18– 19Illinois launches mobile ID for Apple users5 articles · 4 independent sources
    1 left, 3 center, 0 right
  10. Nov 12– 14A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next?26 articles · 19 independent sources
    1 left, 6 center, 1 right

Stories that name Illinois

  1. Dec 24– 25In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza having to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’24 articles · 22 independent sources
    2 left, 6 center, 2 right
  2. Dec 17– 18Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York15 articles · 13 independent sources
    2 left, 5 center, 3 right
  3. Dec 11– 14Dick Van Dyke, comedy acting legend, turns 100 years old30 articles · 18 independent sources
    4 left, 4 center, 4 right
  4. Nov 29– Dec 2Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case: US media36 articles · 25 independent sources
    4 left, 10 center, 3 right
  5. Nov 18Saudi leader to discuss these deals with Trump. And, House votes on Epstein files today12 articles · 5 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 0 right
  6. Nov 11– 12Northern Lights Update: These States Could See The Northern Lights Wednesday51 articles · 28 independent sources
    4 left, 16 center, 0 right
  7. Nov 9– 10Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak32 articles · 21 independent sources
    3 left, 7 center, 2 right
  8. Oct 29Supreme Court wants more time and information before deciding if Trump can send National Guard to Chicago5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
  9. Oct 1Judge temporarily blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds to NYC7 articles · 6 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 2 right
  10. Sep 18Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code's costs to them17 articles · 14 independent sources
    0 left, 5 center, 1 right

Local coverage

  1. Oct 1Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life18 articles · 9 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
  2. Jun 7Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sold in Illinois, 8 other states leaves 79 sickened7 articles · 7 independent sources
    1 left, 3 center, 2 right
  3. Mar 24Nearly 30,000 pounds of ready-to-eat Chomps Beef Sticks recalled over potential metal in meat5 articles · 2 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 0 right
  4. Feb 3– 5Chicago weather: Freezing rain in forecast or evening commute Wednesday11 articles · 3 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 0 right
  5. Jan 29House Republicans ask Illinois Supreme Court to toss out legislative map7 articles · 4 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 1 right
  6. Jan 22Illinois joins lawsuits challenging Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship1 articles · 1 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 1 right
  7. Jan 7Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in own defense in corruption trial6 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 4 center, 1 right