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October 7, 2022

Chicago-area's guaranteed income program open to illegal immigrants

Illegal immigrants are eligible to apply for a guaranteed basic income plan in Illinois that will pay certain residents $500 each month .

October 7, 2022

Chicago man allegedly shot, killed 2 people at party while on bond for attempted murder, prosecutors say

A Chicago man was out on bail for attempted murder when he allegedly killed two men in separate incidents during a party, prosecutors said.

October 7, 2022

Pritzker, Bailey call each other 'liar' during Thursday's hour-long debate

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Darren Bailey debated for the first time on Thursday. Throughout the hourlong debate, both candidates accused each other of lying to the voters.

October 6, 2022

Chicago Marathon's quiet nonbinary division addition 'feels hurtful,' runner says

The Chicago Marathon's alleged lack of promotion around their nonbinary division for this year's race as some feeling like it was a "hurtful" action.

October 6, 2022

Wall Street Journal editorial attributes school boards and teachers unions for Illinois’ failing schools

A Wall Street Journal editorial blamed school boards and teachers unions for low reading and math levels of students and the overall failure of Illinois' education system.

October 6, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sings TikTok karaoke amid 37% increase in violent crime

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a TikTok video including her singing karaoke while the city experiences a 37% rise in violent crime when compared to 2021.

October 6, 2022

IL man found guilty in murder of 6 at Chicago home

An Illinois man was found guilty of murder after killing six family members, including two children, at a Chicago home. The man was attempting to rob the family before he killed them.

October 6, 2022

Illinois police reform act will eliminate cash bail and make our streets less safe

Illinois police reform will eliminate cash bail and make our streets less safe. It’s another tool for State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to put criminals first.

October 4, 2022

Illinois high school librarian promotes controversial graphic novel 'Gender Queer' on TikTok

Illinois high school librarian Alyx Corcoran received criticism online after posting a TikTok video promoting the controversial 'Gender Queer' book to students.

October 4, 2022

8 convictions thrown out in connection to ex-cop who framed people for drug crimes in IL

A judge has vacated eight more convictions in connection to Ronald Watts, a former Chicago cop who planted drugs and falsely accused people of crimes they did not commit.