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September 4, 2024

Controversial 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard defies trustees' meeting postponement

Embattled “supermayor” Tiffany Henyard proceeded with a board meeting Tuesday despite its postponement by trustees. (Credit: Fox 32)

September 3, 2024

All-American Wisconsin college gymnast shot and killed days before classes begin, suspect in custody

A college gymnast was shot and killed in her apartment over the holiday weekend, police say. A 23-year-old man, believed to be known to her, is in custody.

September 2, 2024

Four passengers killed after gunman opens fire in Chicago-area train car on Labor Day: police

Four passengers were killed on a CTA Blue Line train on Labor Day morning, according to Illinois authorities. The train was stopped at the Forest Park station after the shooting.

August 31, 2024

Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'

Illinois will begin accepting submissions for a new state flag design as the 20-member Illinois Flag Commission decides whether to change the symbol.

August 31, 2024

Urbana-Champaign's 'diversity of discrimination' with scholarships violates Civil Rights Act: Law professor

A federal complaint accuses the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign of having 42 “illegal" scholarships that “discriminate" based on sex or race of applicants.

August 29, 2024

Dolton, Illinois mayor's former assistant turns on her over 'unethical and predatory behavior'

Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing fresh allegations of lavish spending with her former assistant releasing a statement accusing her of manipulating employees, vendors and residents.

August 27, 2024

Police vote key to election as cops weigh 'lawlessness vs law and order' on ballot: retired chief

Retired Illinois Police Chief Tom Weitzel spoke to Fox News Digital about the police vote for the 2024 election and how law enforcement votes could sway the election.

August 24, 2024

Chicago schools slammed for delayed calendar, encouraging student attendance at DNC

Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came under fire this week as critics lambasted the idea of delaying the 2025 school year in part so children could attend the Democratic National Convention.

August 22, 2024

Chicago DNC: Anti-Israel protests erupt as Kamala Harris speaks on final night of convention

Anti-Israel protesters demonstrated for a fourth night in Chicago on the last night of the Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris, was set to make a historic speech.

August 22, 2024

GOP crime policies to restore safety to Black communities failed by Dems: Georgia AG

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has a simple solution for blue cities fed up with violence and thieves. It starts with enforcing the laws on the books.