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August 3, 2023

Chicago mom killed, toddler wounded when suspects unload on family in latest Windy City violence

Unidentified assailants who opened fire in Chicago's South Side struck a 2-year-old boy, took the life of his mother and wounded his father and an elderly man.

August 3, 2023

'Stupid' abolishment of cash bail means Illinois streets are 'never gonna be safe' again: residents

Illinois will soon become the first state to fully abolish cash bail. Some residents sad they're afraid the new law will endanger locals and enable criminals.

August 2, 2023

Non-citizens enforcing US laws will create problems, says Illinois sheriff: ‘Become a citizen, and then apply’

Illinois Sheriff Jeff Bullard said the new law allowing non-citizens to police Americans in Illinois will lower police standards and have "unintended consequences."

August 2, 2023

Helicopter pilot who fatally crashed in Illinois was crop-dusting prior to his death

Donald L. Pruett, a 41-year-old farmer from Mount Vernon, died when the helicopter he was flying crashed into a corn field. Pruitt was crop-dusting when his helicopter crashed.

August 2, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker says DeSantis ‘isn’t smart enough to be president’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, responded to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican running in the 2024 presidential election, amid criticism over a new law.

August 1, 2023

Chicago alderman outraged over new law allowing migrants to become police officers: 'A political move'

Chicago Alderman Anthony Napolitano slammed a new Illinois law allowing non-citizens to become police officers, arguing the law wasn't enacted with the 'best intention.'

August 1, 2023

Helicopter crashes into Illinois cornfield, killing pilot

The pilot of an Illinois helicopter died after the vehicle hit power lines causing it to crash into a cornfield. The pilot was the only person on board.

August 1, 2023

Illinois ending cash bail a ‘backdoor’ defund movement that will spark police exodus: experts

Former Illinois law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm that eliminating cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund police and will likely lead to a mass exodus of officers.

July 31, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker allows non-US citizens to become police officers with new law: 'Fundamentally bad idea'

Illinois's Democrat Governor Pritzker will now allow non-U.S. citizens to join law enforcement in Illinois despite heavy opposition from Republican lawmakers and police groups.

July 31, 2023

Inmate sues private prison system over his 2021 stabbing at Kansas penitentiary

Joshua Braddy, now incarcerated in Illinois, is suing CoreCivic over his 2021 stabbing at its detention facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.