Illinois - Page 157

November 6, 2022

I was planning to move from Chicago to Georgia. Here's why this conservative changed his mind

Crime. High taxes. Poverty. Poorly performing schools. There are plenty of reasons to leave Chicago. I could joined the many who left but decided to stay.

November 5, 2022

Biden pitches banning assault weapons at Dem fundraiser: 'I don’t know many deer wearing Kevlar vests'

President Joe Biden weighed gun control legislation during a fundraiser in Illinois for Reps. Lauren Underwood and Sean Casten. The president also suggested Dems could keep majorities.

November 4, 2022

Republicans aim to crack Democrat’s control of IL. Here’s how GOP fares against the Democratic stronghold

Illinois Gov. Pritzker is facing off against state Sen. Bailey in this year's race for governor. Democrats have had a supermajority control of the General Assembly for four years.

November 4, 2022

Guard shack at FBI's Chicago building attacked, suspect allegedly tried to set it on fire

A suspect is in custody after attacking a guard shack at the FBI's Chicago headquarters on Friday by allegedly trying to set it on fire.

November 3, 2022

Missing Chicago pregnant woman strangled to death by unborn child's father: Police say

A Chicago man allegedly killed a pregnant woman who was carrying his child by strangling her to death, authorities said.

November 3, 2022

Illinois sheriff Jeff Bullard warns against consequences of 'SAFE-T' Act: 'Revolving door' for criminals

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the public safety implications of the legislation. 

November 2, 2022

Chicago man charged over alleged death threat against Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey: report

A Chicago man was arrested and charged with allegedly threatening by voicemail to "mutilate and kill" GOP candidate for governor of Illinois Darren Bailey.

November 2, 2022

Illinois State's Attorney James Glasgow slams 'SAFE-T Act' as 'surreal'

Will County, Illinois State's Attorney James Glasgow joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his concerns surrounding the legislation and the impact it will have on public safety.

November 2, 2022

Man 'ran out' of Halloween candy, handed out possible ‘marijuana gummies’ instead: report

Jarod Feilen, 25, was arrested after allegedly handing out gummy bears in packaging that smelled of marijuana to kids in South Chicago Heights, Illinois, on Halloween.

November 2, 2022

Illinois Democrats push back against controversial law eliminating cash bail: 'Cowering to criminals'

Chicago mayoral candidate Raymond Lopez (D) weighed in on Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act on 'Fox & Friends' Wednesday, ripping soft-on-crime policies.