Chicago 17 hours ago Chicago woman overtaken by squatter hopes to work with Illinois lawmakers this summer on property rights A Chicago woman went through a lengthy legal process in order to remove a squatter living in her late mother's home. She described the situation as "emotionally draining" and overwhelming."
SCIENCE 19 hours ago The cicada invasion has begun! Find out where the flying insects are emerging The cicada invasion of 2024 has kicked off where billions of the flying insects will appear in 17 states in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803
Illinois 1 day ago Nirvana producer Steve Albini, a pioneer of alt rock, dead at 61 Steve Albini, a producer for Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, and other prominent musicians of the era, has died of a heart attack. He was 61.
Illinois 1 day ago Survivors of alleged child sex abuse in Illinois detention centers speak up Three alleged victims of sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers in Illinois came forward as part of a lawsuit with 95 plaintiffs. This case follows similar cases in other states.
Illinois 3 days ago Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide 95 men and women have filed a lawsuit alleging decades of child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers; many said they were rewarded or threatened to keep quiet.
Chicago 4 days ago Chicago forced to cancel Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence The Chicago Police Department on Sunday announced the cancellation of the city's Cinco de Mayo parade due to gang violence in the area.
EDUCATION 4 days ago Chicago teachers' $50B demands include pay hikes, abortions, migrant accommodation The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is negotiating a new $50 billion contract with the public schools system for pay hikes, healthcare and migrant services.
Chicago 6 days ago Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release A 22-year-old man facing charges for the April 21 killing of off-duty Chicago officer Luis Huesca was denied pretrial release by a judge on Friday.
Illinois May 2 Northwestern University hit with federal complaint after caving to anti-Israel mob’s demands A civil rights complaint filed against Northwestern University claims the school discriminated on the basis of race when introducing five scholarships for Palestinians.
Chicago April 29 Local Illinois residents turn out against controversial Democratic mayor Dozens of Thornton Township residents in Illinois gathered and protested Democratic Mayor Tiffany Henyard of the small Village of Dolton over the weekend.