The changes would not go into effect until the court lifts its injunction.
The Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is running for mayor. It's the fourth time he's launched a campaign for the seat.
Democrats confronted a stark divide between party tradition and a rising tide of progressive energy as voters in Michigan went to the polls on Tuesday.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias sharpened his criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday, using his first one‑on‑one interview since launching his 2027 mayoral bid to argue that City Hall is in need of new leadership.
A candidate for Congress in Illinois' 4th District is suing over a law that requires a certain number of signatures to get on the ballot.