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February 1, 2023

Illinois sheriff who called gun control law 'unconstitutional' will now enforce it if implemented

An Illinois sheriff is reversing his stance on enforcing a state assault weapons ban after stating that the bill is unconstitutional in a press release.

February 1, 2023

Chicago cop seen punching man in holding cell, in video shared after Tyre Nichols death

Damien Stewart released a video of a May 2019 attack by the Chicago Police Department.

February 1, 2023

Dancing Lori Lightfoot 'would make Nero jealous,' alderman says amid Chicago crime crisis

Chicago City Ald. Raymond Lopez, who ran for mayor briefly in 2022 before endorsing Willie Wilson, spoke out on Fox News about Mayor Lori Lightfoot and crime.

February 1, 2023

Illinois high school student allegedly threatened to kill other students

An Illinois high school student was arrested Monday after allegedly threatening to kill another student and their friend. He was charged with disorderly conduct.

January 31, 2023

Illinois loses appeal over gun control law, leaving restraining order in effect

Illinois lost an appeal in court on Tuesday as a panel voted to keep a temporary restraining order in place against a newly passed gun control law.

January 30, 2023

Illinois school district worker accused of taking $1.5 million in chicken wings: report

A food service director at a school district near Chicago, Illinois was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1.5 million worth of food from the district, mostly chicken wings.

January 30, 2023

Chicago construction workers accused of stealing from burned high-rise

Two employees of a company hired to restore a Chicago high-rise damaged in a recent fire were arrested for allegedly stealing $19,000 and jewelry from a unit in the building.

January 30, 2023

Lori Lightfoot ripped for dancing in street as crime soars: 'Marie Antoinette of America's mayors'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot garnered intense criticism for dancing at a Lunar New Year parade as crime skyrockets throughout The Windy City.

January 30, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker receives bill that would make it easier for residents to change their names

Currently, there is a lifetime ban on name changes for people who have been convicted of certain crimes in Illinois. Gov. Pritzker received a bill that would lift this restriction.

January 28, 2023

Illinois man lights house on fire after fight with girlfriend: police

An Illinois man allegedly set a spare bedroom on fire with gasoline after a fight with his girlfriend, according to the Joliet Police Department.