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May 4, 2023

Illinois lawmakers greenlight bill requiring libraries in state to adopt anti-book banning policy

A bill requiring Illinois libraries to adopt anti-book banning policies to receive state funding has been greenlighted by lawmakers in the state.

May 3, 2023

Danville passes abortion pill ban in alleged defiance of Illinois law

The Danville, Illinois, City Council banned shipping and mailing abortion pills, drawing the potential legal ire of the ACLU and the Prairie State's Democratic attorney general.

May 3, 2023

Chicago police stations become unofficial migrant shelters amid crisis

Chicago police sources tell Fox News that their stations have become unofficial migrant shelters, with families sleeping on the floors of two precincts. The city denies they are shelters.

May 3, 2023

Illinois school backtracks after segregating math classes for Black, 'Latinx' students

An Illinois high school has reversed course after it appeared to restrict access to certain Advanced Placement Calculus courses to Black and Latinx students only.

May 3, 2023

Federal jury convicts all 4 defendants in Chicago bribery trial

Four defendants were convicted of bribery conspiracy at a trial in Chicago, Illinois. The defendants bribed associates of Michael Madigan to ensure certain bills became law.

May 2, 2023

Illinois dust storm drivers recall fatal accident: 'You couldn't even see'

Drivers are recalling the dust storm and fatal crash late Monday morning in Illinois that led to the deaths of at least six people and injuries to more than 30 more.

May 2, 2023

Illinois interstate crash involving 72 vehicles leaves six dead, more than 30 injured: 'Horrific'

At least six people died and more than 30 were injured following a two-mile-long interstate crash involving 72 vehicles late Monday morning in Farmersville, Illinois.

May 1, 2023

Illinois dust storm responsible for ‘multiple fatalities’ after cars pile up in wreckage

Illinois State Police say between 40 and 60 cars wee involved in the wreckage

May 1, 2023

Illinois dust storm responsible for ‘multiple fatalities’ after cars pile up in wreckage

Illinois authorities shut down part of I-55 Monday after a dust storm caused multiple vehicles on the road to crash, creating a pile-up that stretched miles and killed multiple people.

May 1, 2023

2 hospitals violate federal law by refusing to provide emergency abortion to woman, federal agency says

A woman who was experiencing premature labor that was putting her life in jeopardy wasn't helped at two hospitals. The hospitals violated federal law by not performing an abortion.