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October 7, 2020

Illinois mail-in voting: What to know

As the United States prepares to hold a presidential election in the midst of a deadly pandemic, many states are relying on voting by mail to reduce in-person contact at the polls, including Illinois. 

October 4, 2020

Illinois motorcyclist, 66, killed in crash while taking safety training course: report

A 66-year-old motorcyclist was killed near Chicago on Saturday after crashing during a motorcycle safety course, according to a report.

September 28, 2020

Chicago violence: Girl, 5, stabbed to death in another bloody weekend

A 5-year-old girl was stabbed to death Saturday morning in Chicago during another bloody weekend in the city that resulted in at least 48 people shot, including seven fatally, according to reports.

September 26, 2020

Pro-Trump crowd in Illinois opposes Trump-bashing 'Coronavirus Death Scoreboard'

A fiery pro-Trump crowd gathered in a northern Chicago suburb Friday after an anti-Trump display critical of the president's handling of the coronavirus was placed at a busy intersection in the downtown area. 

September 25, 2020

Kyle Rittenhouse to fight extradition to Wisconsin over Kenosha shootings, lawyer says

The Illinois teenager accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during the unrest in Kenosha, Wis., last month is fighting his extradition in a hearing Friday.

September 25, 2020

Laura Ingraham: 'Midwest finally has its moment' in this election, and Illinois is a warning

Voters in the Midwest should look closely at the state of Illinois before deciding who to vote for in this year's presidential election, Laura Ingraham said Thursday. 

September 23, 2020

Illinois man keeps sandwich Richard Nixon half-ate 60 years ago

The traditional 60th anniversary gift is a diamond. But what if it’s a sandwich’s anniversary?

September 23, 2020

'Coronavirus Death Scoreboard' vandalized, Illinois town decides not to remove anti-Trump display

The anti-Trump display that has been stirring up controversy in an Illinois town was vandalized on Tuesday evening. 

September 23, 2020

Gale Sayers, legendary Chicago Bears star and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dead at 77

Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers, largely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time, died Wednesday at the age of 77, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. 

September 22, 2020

William Emmett LeCroy, convicted killer, is executed

An inmate who killed a Georgia nurse he believed had put a spell on him, issued chilling last words directed towards his spiritual advisor before the U.S. government executed him Tuesday night.