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March 8, 2024

Union boss calls for National Guard rollout on Chicago's transit system

The head of the largest union of Chicago transit workers said he would welcome Illinois National Guard members conducting bag checks on trains and buses in the Windy City to help boost security and make the system safer.

March 7, 2024

Defund the police 'isn't dead,' it's just taken new form with massive implications: retired police chief

Police departments in areas across the nation are pulling away from proactive policing, which retired Illinois police Chief Tom Weitzel said is an example of defund the police.

March 6, 2024

Democratic Illinois 'super mayor' vetoes attempt to probe her lavish spending

Self-described Illinois "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard has vetoed a resolution by a local board that called for an external probe to be launched into her alleged misuse of funds.

March 6, 2024

Illinois sheriff's K-9 injured during arrest of 16-year-old who crashed stolen car, authorities say

Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax was injured during the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing.

March 5, 2024

Man found guilty of killing a Chicago police officer and wounding another

Emonte Morgan, 23, found guilty of killing one officer, wounding a second, and firing at a third in August 2021 incident.

March 5, 2024

Chicago children's hospital regains access to medical records a month after cyberattack

Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has announced that doctors can once again access patients' medical records after being offline for more than a month due to a cyberattack.

March 2, 2024

Illinois police department apologizes after 'Call of Duty'-themed recruitment ad prompts backlash: 'Tone-deaf'

An Illinois police department apologized after individuals found their recruitment advertisement, that was themed after the "Call of Duty" video games, offensive.

March 1, 2024

Woman who survived sex assault as teen reacts to judge benched after overturning her attacker's conviction

Illinois Judge Robert Adrian was removed from the bench after he "abused his position of power" to toss out a teenager's rape conviction in January 2022.

February 29, 2024

Illinois judge's ruling to remove Trump from primary ballot on hold while he appeals

A ruling by an Illinois judge barring former President Trump from appearing on the primary ballot will remain on hold during his legal team's appeal.

February 29, 2024

Trump campaign appeals Illinois judge's ruling booting him from primary ballot

Former Preisdent Trump is contesting a ruling from an Illinois judge that booted him from state primary ballots on Thursday.