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January 18, 2023

Illinois Gov. Pritzker ripped for threatening sheriffs who vowed not to enforce assault weapons ban

Spokesmen for Gun Owners of America and the National Rifle Association joined a bounty of disgruntled Americans who pushed back against Illinois' assault weapons ban.

January 18, 2023

Gun rights group files lawsuit over Illinois assault weapons ban

The Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials in federal court, seeking an injunction against the state's new law that bans "assault weapons."

January 17, 2023

Illinois Planned Parenthood fire being investigated as arson, police say

A fire at a Peoria, Illinois, Planned Parenthood clinic is being investigated as an apparent arson attack, according to local authorities.

January 17, 2023

Illinois sheriffs, lawmakers refuse to enforce gov's assault weapons ban: 'In danger of losing our country'

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted an 'assault weapons ban,' but sheriffs and state lawmakers are refusing to enforce it, calling it 'unconstitutional.'

January 17, 2023

Remains of missing Illinois woman Cheyann Klus found 5 years after she was last seen

The remains of Cheyann Klus, a 22-year-old woman from a Chicago suburb who vanished in 2017, have been found, police and her family say.

January 16, 2023

Illinois governor slams sheriffs who vowed to defy gun ban, says law protects school kids, churchgoers

Illinois Gov. Pritzker's office said sheriffs vowing to defy a new state gun law are taking part in "political grandstanding" against a law that will protect kids and worshippers.

January 16, 2023

Chicago man indicted for allegedly shooting teenage girl for gang status

Patrick Johnson, 27, of Chicago, has been indicted on a charge of murder in aid of racketeering after reportedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl to boost his standing in a gang.

January 16, 2023

Chicago man dead after falling onto electrified train rail

Rueben Castro, 31, of Chicago, has been reported dead by authorities after falling onto an electrified "third rail" at a Chicago Transit Authority station Friday night.

January 15, 2023

Dozens of Illinois sheriffs vow to defy governor's assault weapons ban

At least 74 sheriff in Illinois have posted statements vowing to defy gun-control legislation signed into law by Gov. Pritzker earlier this year.

January 14, 2023

Chicago surveillance video shows 10 thieves breaking in to luxury dealership, stealing sports cars

Security camera footage captured a brazen burglary in the Chicago area, where at least 10 thieves broke into a car dealership and stole six luxury cars.