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March 21, 2024

Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was impeached and sent to federal prison, had his lawsuit to return to public life dismissed by a federal judge.

March 21, 2024

Chicago migrant evictions will add to homelessness, lawmaker says, as Democrat-led cities scale back aid

Lawmakers in Chicago are slamming the city's mayor for ongoing evictions from migrant shelters as Democrat-led cities are grappling with an influx of arrivals.

March 21, 2024

Judge tosses sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson

A federal judge sided with disgraced former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson and threw out all claims against him in a sexual assault lawsuit.

March 21, 2024

Chicago’s ‘mansion tax’ bill funding homeless concerns appears to flop as finalized results remain in limbo

The 2024 Illinois primary election voted no on the ‘Bring Chicago Home Referendum’ set to use increased property sales taxes towards homeless shelters.

March 20, 2024

Illinois GOP Rep. Bost fends off formidable primary challenge, is nominated for 6th term

Republican Rep. Mike Bost narrowly edged out 2022 gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey in Tuesday's primary election for his southern Illinois congressional seat.

March 19, 2024

CDC issues measles alert as 2024 cases have already equaled all of 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rise in U.S. measles cases, with a total in 2024 already matching all those reported last year.

March 16, 2024

Paroled convict fatally stabs 11-year-old boy, critically injures mother 1 day after being released

Convicted felon Crosetti Brand has been charged with fatally stabbing an 11-year-old boy and seriously injuring his pregnant mother in a home invasion attack in Chicago on Wednesday.

March 16, 2024

Chicago to start evicting illegal migrants from shelters Saturday

Chicago plans to start evicting waves of illegal immigrants from the city’s shelter system this weekend as his 60-day rule kicks, Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced.

March 15, 2024

Illinois Republican congressional candidates fight for favor of Trump supporters

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Darren Bailey is challenging five-term GOP incumbent Rep. Mike Bost after losing Donald Trump's endorsement to his more experienced opponent.

March 14, 2024

Illinois parents, students push for security changes after brutal school fight

Wheaton, Illinois mom Amy Erkenswick on her efforts alongside other parents to address violence at their school.