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Jerome Powell held what's likely to be his last meeting as Fed chair, with questions lingering about whether he'll opt to remain on the central bank's board.
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Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair
Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve voted to hold interest rates steady, at what's likely Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh looks set to replace Powell next month.
Marimar Martinez testifies at an April 28, 2026, hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission, showing one of the seven holes left in her body after she was shot by a Border Patrol agent in October.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
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State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz
Maggie Dougherty
Dancers in traditional regalia perform at the fourth annual Native American Summit at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, April 28.
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
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Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit
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  1. Art in Bloom – 2026 Art Exhibition
  2. Mother Daughter Tea and Garden Tour
  3. MPAC Presents! Matt Ulery Nonet
  4. Kantorei at MPAC
  5. Pop-Up @ PAWS Summer Market
  6. Calendar Girls
  7. Prairie Arts Council May Exhibit: Mixed-media artist Jennifer Eustis
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