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September 9, 2022

Illinois mayor 'unhappy,' says Chicago officials failed to inform him about migrants sent to town

A mayor in the Chicago suburbs wasn't told that his town would be receiving over 60 migrants, who were taken to a local Hampton Inn hotel.

September 9, 2022

Illinois police officer fatally shoots man who fired at officers

A Zion police officer fatally shot a man after the man shot at the officers. The officers were responding to an attempted break-in. No officers were injured.

September 9, 2022

Durbin rips Texas Gov. Abbott, says migrant bus arrivals in Chicago are 'cruel and inhumane'

Sen. Dick Durbin has become the latest Illinois Democrat to speak out against the bussing of undocumented migrants from Texas to prominent American cities.

September 9, 2022

Migrants bussed to sanctuary city Chicago are promptly shipped off to suburbs

Migrants from the Southern border were reportedly bussed to suburban Illinois hotels after being welcomed in Chicago, a move that the mayor of Burr Ridge called frustrating.

September 7, 2022

Chicago-area apartment residents return home following ammonia leak

Chicago-area apartment residents returned home Tuesday after they had to evacuate due to an ammonia leak. The apartment was evacuated for three hours on Monday night.

September 7, 2022

Illinois judge vacates conviction for man accused of killing ex-wife in 1994

An IL judge has vacated the conviction of a man who has been in prison since 1994. Herman Williams was freed following 29 years in prison for allegedly killing his ex-wife.

September 6, 2022

Chicago man committed COVID-relief fraud while on bond for firearm charge: DOJ says

A Chicago man was out on bail when he committed COVID-relief fraud by applying for a loan meant to help businesses navigate the pandemic, authorities said.

September 6, 2022

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza tests positive for COVID-19

The Illinois comptroller tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday morning. Susanna Mendoza is experiencing minor symptoms and has been vaccinated and boosted.

September 6, 2022

Body found in Des Plaines River in Illinois

The body of an unidentified man was found Tuesday in the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Illinois, about a week after a similar discovery in the area, a report says.

September 6, 2022

2 die in Illinois house explosion

Two Illinois residents have died in a house explosion outside LaSalle according to the sheriff's office. The identities of the two people have not been released.