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4 weeks ago
Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists in Chicago-area protests
First Amendment suit bars federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters, working press.
4 weeks ago
Man allegedly flees, but is still convicted of sexual assault of a minor
Samuel Britz allegedly fled to Chicago, but was still convicted of a series of sexual assaults starting in 2018.
4 weeks ago
Pana police warning community of counterfeit $100 bills in circulation
The Pana Police Department posted on Facebook that it received a report Thursday of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated at four different businesses around the community.
4 weeks ago
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
It wasn’t clear what the 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois would do next.
4 weeks ago
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
"She’s just so bright, and she means so much to the city of Chicago and Loyola obviously and the team.”
4 weeks ago
Three people dead following Springfield shooting
Three confirmed dead, officials say it's an "active investigation."
4 weeks ago
Illinois High School football poll
Here is the latest list of top teams in high school football in Illinois.
4 weeks ago
11 new members to join Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
This ninth Hall of Fame class includes standout athletes and one coach representing eight sports: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming and diving, softball, and women’s basketball.
4 weeks ago
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
“While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable,” Leo said.
4 weeks ago
Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Chicago Sky star announced on Instagram that she will be walking in the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15.
4 weeks ago
Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown
The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.
4 weeks ago
Massey panel leads up to recommendations
Commission's managing director: "I'm appreciative people are showing up."
4 weeks ago
Texas National Guard troops now protecting federal property in Chicago area, official says
All 500 troops are under the Northern Command and have been activated for 60 days.
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: Illinois urges judge to stop National Guard deployment after Trump administration ‘plowed ahead’
Department of Justice lawyer Eric Hamilton said the Chicago area was rife with “tragic lawlessness.” He noted an incident last weekend in which a Border Patrol vehicle was boxed in and an agent shot a woman in response.
4 weeks ago
‘She was a light’: Mother remembers daughter lost in deadly Taylorville crash
“If you knew her and she knew you, you were important to her,” Jaimie said. “She cared deeply for everybody. She would do everything she could to take care of whoever she could, no matter what.”
4 weeks ago
Man arrested for illegal drugs and guns following investigation
Found: cash, drugs, stolen guns, a stolen off-road vehicle.
