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May 4, 2024

Man charged with killing off-duty Chicago police officer denied pretrial release

A 22-year-old man facing charges for the April 21 killing of off-duty Chicago officer Luis Huesca was denied pretrial release by a judge on Friday.

May 2, 2024

Northwestern University hit with federal complaint after caving to anti-Israel mob’s demands

A civil rights complaint filed against Northwestern University claims the school discriminated on the basis of race when introducing five scholarships for Palestinians.

April 29, 2024

Local Illinois residents turn out against controversial Democratic mayor

Dozens of Thornton Township residents in Illinois gathered and protested Democratic Mayor Tiffany Henyard of the small Village of Dolton over the weekend.

April 28, 2024

Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains

More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.

April 27, 2024

Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion

State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.

April 25, 2024

Chicago’s selective schools grapple with budgets woes due to new equity policy: report

Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula has impacted the district’s most selective schools due to an “equity-based" formula that prioritizes the district’s underfunded schools.

April 23, 2024

Chicago police release images of suspect wanted in shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca

Police in Chicago are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca.

April 22, 2024

Slain Chicago police officer had gun, car stolen during attack: reports

The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed early while driving home from work had his gun and car stolen during the attack, according to local reports.

April 22, 2024

Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report

A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.

April 22, 2024

Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day'

A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.