Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a conviction against actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in…
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
1 of 2 | A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state’s blanket ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment…
Chilling text cracked Leslie Reeves murder case after she was ‘executed’ on first date & dog found cuddled next to body
A WOMAN was horrifically shot to death execution-style on a first date and cops tracked down her killer after finding a haunting text message.Leslie Reeves,…
Illinois high court says odor of ‘burnt’ marijuana not probable cause to search cars
Thursday's ruling by the the Illinois Supreme Court affects two separate cases: People vs. Redmond and People vs. Molina, both of which involved police searches…
Woodward Celebrates Completion of Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Facility Transformation in Loves Park, Illinois
Article contentROCKFORD, Ill., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD), a global leader in energy control solutions for aerospace and…
Northern Illinois upsets No. 5 Notre Dame in low-scoring battle
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play and Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired…
Biden signs order to establish 1908 Springfield race riot monument
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday designated a national monument at the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Ill., a seminal moment in the…
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth to lead U.S. delegation to Paralympic Games
1 of 2 | Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who lost both her legs in Iraq in…
Autopsy shows Illinois police-shooting victim died from gunshot to face
The autopsy report released Friday on Sonya Massey found she died of a gunshot to the face from former Sangamon County, Illinois Sheriff's Deputy Sean…
Ex-senator, Illinois governor candidate McCann gets 3 1/2 years for fraud and money laundering
A former Illinois state senator and candidate for governor was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 3 1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to…
PGA Tour: Davis Thompson wins in Illinois to secure Open spot
American Davis Thompson carded a closing seven-under-par 64 to win the John Deere Classic in Illinois by four strokes.His maiden win on the PGA Tour…
Illinois man pleads guilty in attack on officers during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Schiller Park, Ill., resident Robin Lee Reierson, 69, pleaded guilty Monday to a federal felony charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers during the Jan.…
Supreme Court turns down 2nd Amendment challenge to assault-rifle bans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a 2nd Amendment challenge to state laws in Illinois that prohibited the sale of rapid-fire assault weapons.…
UConn defeats Alabama in Final Four, will play Purdue for title
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Connecticut kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA tournament, getting 21 points…
Suspect arrested in Illinois stabbing spree that left 4 dead, 5 injured
An unnamed male suspect is in custody after going on a stabbing spree that killed four people and injured five others Wednesday in Rockford, Ill.…
Fiery school bus crash in Illinois kills 5, including 3 children
March 11 (UPI) -- Five people, including three children, were killed Monday in a fiery crash between a school bus and a semi-trailer truck in…
Judge orders Trump off Illinois primary ballot
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge ruled Wednesday that the Illinois State Board of Elections must take former President Trump’s name off the state’s March 19…
US judge disqualifies Trump from Illinois ballot | Donald Trump News
Former president barred from appearing on Republican presidential primary ballot over his role in US Capitol attack. A judge in the US state of Illinois…
‘Too much for a little body’: Boy, 5, died after his body was overwhelmed by 4 viruses that ‘spread like wildfire’
A LITTLE boy passed away after his body was overwhelmed by four viruses, including Covid and strep A, that 'spread like wildfire'. Jean Carlos Martinez…
Sean McVay adds Dave Ragone and Nate Scheelhaase to Rams staff
With Zac Robinson having left to become offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons, Rams coach Sean McVay is making moves to fill out his staff.…