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January 21, 2023

Illinois theater cancels conservative event due to 'really, really bad' threats

A theater in Des Plaines, Illinois, was forced to cancel an education reform panel hosted by conservative activism group Awake Illinois after receiving a deluge of threats.

January 21, 2023

Alleged Chicago CTA train robber shot by concealed carry holder

A concealed carry holder used his gun to shoot a man who allegedly attempted to rob him on Friday while they were riding a CTA Green Line train in Chicago.

January 21, 2023

Illinois gun control law slapped with restraining order by judge just days after it goes into effect

An Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which gun rights groups argue bans many "commonly possessed" firearms.

January 20, 2023

Illinois medics charged in patient's killing held for trial

Two Illinois paramedics were charged with first-degree murder after killing a patient by strapping him facedown on a stretcher. They are being held for a trail following the hearing.

January 20, 2023

Family of Illinois man killed by medics to sue ambulance company

The family of Earl Moore, a Springfield, Illinois, man killed by paramedics on a 911 call, will sue both medics involved in addition to their employer.

January 20, 2023

Cause of sickening of 22 Illinois prison workers still a mystery after testing rules out drugs

The investigation into what caused staff and inmates to become sick and require medical attention Wednesday at the John A. Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro remains ongoing.

January 19, 2023

Man with disabilities shot in the head waiting for Chicago bus: police

Chicago police are looking for the suspects accused of opening fire at a father and his two sons while they were waiting for a school bus. One of his sons with disabilities was shot three times.

January 19, 2023

Man with disabilities shot, critically wounded while waiting for bus in Chicago

Jesus Rega, 21, was hit three times, including once in the head. FOX 32 Chicago reports. 

January 19, 2023

18 Illinois prison guards hospitalized after exposure to 'unknown substance,' potential inmate 'mass overdose'

Prison staffers at Illinois' John A. Graham Correctional Center were rushed to hospitals after responding to a possible overdose of inmates who appeared under the influence.

January 18, 2023

Chicago's Lightfoot faces competitive re-election bid over crime fallout ahead of Thursday's debate

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will battle for re-election in a competitive race against eight challenging candidates in February after facing backlash over soaring crime rates .