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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.

November 2, 2022

SAFE-T Act: Illinois sheriff warns prosecutors not to be ‘overzealous’ targeting victims stopping criminals

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard says the SAFE-T Act is not supported by the 'vast majority' of citizens, police officers, attorneys and judges in Illinois.

November 1, 2022

SAFE-T Act: Illinois sheriff says citizens will use force where police can’t

November 1, 2022

Illinois House election making headlines ahead of midterms

Illinois congressional candidate Keith Pekau discusses his campaign to represent District 6 with midterms one week away.

November 1, 2022

Chicago-area Fourth of July parade shooting suspect Robert Crimo appears in court

Highland Park, Illinois, accused July 4th parade gunman Robert E. Crimo III made his first court appearance Tuesday since pleading not guilty to 117 felony counts.

November 1, 2022

Halloween night violent crime erupts across nation

Halloween saw real-life violence in the U.S., as a shooting at a Kansas City house party left one killed and seven others wounded, while kids were among 11 shot in a Chicago drive-by.

October 31, 2022

Leo Terrell: New Illinois law will be 'criminal Independence Day'

Fox News contributor Leo Terrell reacts to a new Illinois law that critics claim will put more criminals back on the streets