Illinois

Antisemitism Exposed 5 hours ago

Chicago suspect accused of shooting Jewish man near synagogue is dead after found hanging in his cell

A suspect charged in the shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man as he made his way to a Chicago Synagogue was found dead by suicide in his jail cell.

Police and Law Enforcement 1 day ago

Chicago-area police officer killed while responding to 'armed offender' at bank, suspect charged

Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins died Friday after being shot while responding to a call about an "armed offender" seen leaving a Chase Bank, authorities say.

US 5 days ago

Democratic official drunkenly slurs, flaunts government position during DUI arrest: video

Samantha Steele, a commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review, was seen slurring and talking about her position as an official in newly-released bodycam footage from Nov. 10.

VIDEO November 22

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction

Fox News’ Chanley Painter details the overturned conviction despite the prosecution maintaining that Smollett orchestrated a fake hate crime.

Crime November 22

Perez Hilton says Jussie Smollett decision won't help 'tanked' career: Court didn't dispute hate crime hoax

Pop culture expert and crime buff Perez Hilton weighs in on the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to toss the hate crime hoax conviction of Jussie Smollett.

Elections November 20

Top 10 states where Trump outperformed in 2024

President-elect Trump flipped six key swing states in his historic win this month, but his gains were nationwide, and some of his biggest were in areas that may surprise you.

Politics November 19

Proposed Chicago police resource cuts could land city in court, top officials warn

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed cuts to the police department in specific areas may violate a consent decree forged between the city, state and a federal court, the Illinois attorney general warned.

Crime November 18

Democrat mayor not welcome at funeral for slain police officer

Hundreds attended the funeral for Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, and the city's mayor did not attend at the request of the officer's family members.

Politics November 16

Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X Saturday in recognition of Transgender Awareness Week. His billionaire family is deeply involved in awarding grants to the transgender movement.

Media November 14

Dem governor JB Pritzker vows to 'do everything I can to protect our undocumented immigrants'

Gov. Pritzker said he would do everything in his power to protect "our undocumented immigrants" in response to President-elect Trump's mass deportation plan.