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July 30, 2024

Trump to attend National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago

Former President Trump will participate in a discussion at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago, Illinois, his campaign said.

July 28, 2024

Pritzker downplays importance of Harris VP choice

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker downplayed the importance of who Vice President Kamala Harris picks as her running mate, arguing it likely will not determine who wins the election.

July 24, 2024

New report identifies best and worst US states for religious liberty

First Liberty Institute released its annual "Religious Liberty in the States" report, which ranks states on how well they are doing on protecting religious liberty.

July 23, 2024

Yankees' Marcus Stroman speaks out following fatal shooting of Sonya Massey: 'Sad society we're living in'

MLB player Marcus Stroman spent the past two seasons pitching for the Cubs, who play in the same state where Sonya Massey was shot and killed.

July 23, 2024

Bodycam video reveals chaotic scene of deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help

Body camera footage has revealed that 36-year-old Sonya Massey moved a pot of 'steaming hot water' in the moments before an Illinois sheriff's deputy fatally shot her in her home.

July 18, 2024

Dems' Chicago convention promises 'chaos and dysfunction' as Biden future uncertain: Illinois congressman

The Democratic convention will likely be riddled with "chaos and dysfunction" as calls mount for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, predicts Rep. Darin Lahood, R-Ill.

July 15, 2024

Meet the American who coined 'March Madness,' Illinois high school hoops pioneer and visionary H.V. Porter

Meet the American who coined "March Madness" to capture the passion of the statewide basketball tournament in March 1939: Illinois high school sports administrator Henry "H.V." Porter.

July 15, 2024

Chicago suburb to expand eligibility of guaranteed income program: 'We all need help'

Evanston, Chicago city council on Monday expanded eligibility of their guaranteed basic income program that they previously touted as a model that other municipalities should follow.

July 8, 2024

Chicago shootings: July 4th weekend sees more than 100 people shot, 19 killed

Shootings in Chicago over the July Fourth weekend left 19 people dead, including two women who died shielding children from gunfire, and more than 100 injured.

July 8, 2024

What would a President Pritzker do on immigration, border crisis?

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been floated as a potential replacement for President Biden on the 2024 Democratic ticket — but what are his policies on the southern border crisis?