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2 weeks ago

Illinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1

Sponsors said they have seen some reservations resold at prices as high as $700. 

2 weeks ago

New Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice named

The next Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court replaced the first Black Chief Justice.

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New IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening

The disease is common when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot.

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New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention

“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor (JB) Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” said a statement from DHS.

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Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says ‘future home’ in Arlington Heights

“Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily,” Warren said.

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Springfield Police releases video of weekend incident where man allegedly hits officers, his girlfriend, a dog

View video here of the incident where K'Shawn Rush allegedly assaulted a dog, Springfield Police officers, and his girlfriend.

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Man charged with second degree murder in fatal shooting

A July 19, 2025 shooting claimed the life of Rekeea Jackson-Mason, 36, Chatham.

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Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke

The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.

2 weeks ago

Duckworth on National Guard in Chicago, and U.N. Ambassador pick

"Let's make it clear:  the President of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation," Duckworth told CBS. 

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New director for Oak Ridge Cemetery

The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.

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Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills

Turner's bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.

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Springfield students win ‘Governor’s Hometown Award’ for special service project

From talking about fishing, to helping seniors learn about phishing.

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Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

2 weeks ago

Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city's so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.

3 weeks ago

Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

3 weeks ago

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big

In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.

3 weeks ago

Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says

Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.

3 weeks ago

Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference

Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.

3 weeks ago

Warren’s LLCC swan song

"There are many people out there who may want to go get a four year (degree) but aren't ready in their lives," said Charlotte Warren, who is retiring after this school year.

3 weeks ago

Elkhart coal mine closed after CWLP moves contract to another company

CWLP shifted business away to another mine in 2024.

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