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February 28, 2025

Blue state governor's 'gross mismanagement' cost taxpayers $1.6B for illegal immigrant healthcare: audit

An audit requested by GOP lawmakers shows Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s administration grossly underestimated the $1.6 billion price tag for state health programs for illegal immigrants.

February 27, 2025

Illinois governor says Trump admin withholding $1.88B in approved taxpayer money, amid rift with president

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pressed the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he says the Trump administration is withholding from the state.

February 26, 2025

Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard projected to lose primary in landside

Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat, is projected to lose in a landslide in the village's mayoral primary held on Tuesday.

February 25, 2025

Southwest flight barely misses collision at Chicago Midway International

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to perform a go-around maneuver at Chicago Midway International Airport when a private jet crossed its path on the runway Tuesday morning.

February 22, 2025

Illinois man indicted in teenage stepson's murder after alleged torture, beating

An Illinois man is facing murder charges in connection with allegations that prolonged abuse and torture led to the death of his 16-year-old stepson.

February 16, 2025

CBP finds 161K fake US stamps in shipment from China

More than 161,000 counterfeit U.S. Forever stamps from China were recently seized in Chicago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday.

February 16, 2025

Firefighter paramedic led secret life as mafia hitman before family fell apart: son

Kyle Tekiela is the host of the true-crime podcast "Crook County," which details the rise and fall of his father Ken "The Kid" Tekiela in the Chicago Outfit.

February 12, 2025

Chicago mayor's office gives inside look at 'gift room' after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson released a 20-second video showing the inside of the city's "gift room" in an attempt at transparency. He was accused of improperly accepting gifts.

February 12, 2025

Illinois university sued after professor alleges he was fired for objecting to race-based hiring policies

A University of Illinois Chicago professor filed a lawsuit after he said he was fired due to speaking out against the university's unlawful race-based hiring programs.

February 9, 2025

Exorcist priest accused of 'flossing' with girl's hair, 'growling' during St. Jude relics tour

A priest from Michigan who hosts "The Exorcist Files" podcast is now facing charges in Illinois after allegedly pulling out a teenage girl’s hair and using it to floss his teeth.