March 3, 2021 Illinois expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to smokers Illinois has joined several states in expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to now include smokers, in line with federal health guidance.
February 25, 2021 Domestic violence survivor warns of dangers of ending cash bail in powerful interview with Dana Perino An Illinois mother and domestic violence survivor warned against ending cash bail on Thursday after her estranged husband returned home from jail and murdered her 18-month-old son.
February 24, 2021 Trump aide, 27, launches GOP primary bid against Kinzinger, blasts 'Fake Republican' incumbent Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.
February 24, 2021 Chicago prosecutor drops opposition to parole for convicted cop killer Chicago’s top prosecutor has dropped her opposition to parole for a man convicted of killing a police officer and shooting another during a traffic stop in the late 1960s.
February 24, 2021 Police, lawmakers slam Illinois criminal justice reform bill that eliminates cash bail Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation "a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most."
February 18, 2021 Chicago reviewing statues of Lincoln, Washington, other US icons for possible 'action' The city of Chicago has developed a new initiative that will allow the Chicago community and local experts to review statues and monuments in the area.
February 18, 2021 Reporter's Notebook: Chicago schools face nightmare as Illinois pushes progressive politics The disconnect between the progressive ideology driving these new standards and the realities on the ground could not be starker.
February 16, 2021 GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger receives letter from 11 family members disowning him over Trump opposition Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a six-term Republican congressman representing Illinois, received a hand-written letter from 11 family members disowning him over his opposition of former President Donald Trump, Fox News has confirmed.
February 11, 2021 Biden faces bipartisan backlash after firing prosecutor probing corruption among Illinois Democrats President Biden triggered outcries from Illinois lawmakers on both sides of the aisle after he fired a prosecutor overseeing corruption probes of Democrats in the state.
February 11, 2021 Rittenhouse judge rejects prosecutors' request for increased bail, new warrant A Wisconsin judge squashed calls for Kyle Rittenhouse’s bail to be increased as the Illinois teen awaits trial in connection with a deadly triple shooting at a protest in Kenosha, Wisc., in August.
