Illinois man arrested in I-83 shooting, linked to additional incidents in Pennsylvania
ELKTON, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested a 28-year-old Illinois man in connection with a shooting late Wednesday night on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County that injured no one but left…
Illinois ticket snags $344M Mega Millions jackpot
TRENTON, NJ — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois matched all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball in Tuesday’s drawing to win the $344 million jackpot, lottery officials announced.…
Man Fractures Skull of Young Child Because She Threw His Phone
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ill. – A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a two-year-old child was hospitalized with critical injuries, including a fractured skull and brain bleed, Will County authorities said. Deputies responded…
Attorney General Bondi intervenes in lawsuit challenging Illinois nonprofit disclosure law
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Pamela Bondi has moved to intervene in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Bennett, a lawsuit challenging an Illinois law requiring nonprofits to publicly disclose demographic data…
DOJ sues Illinois and New York over immigration policies; Is New Jersey next?
TRENTON, NJ — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against the governors of Illinois and New York, as well as New York Attorney General Letitia James, over state policies…
Illinois Governor Order Blocking J6 Pardons from Government Positions Violates State Human Rights Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s directive to bar individuals pardoned for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack from state employment is drawing scrutiny over potential conflicts…
Woman hospitalized in critical condition after being set on fire in brutal attack
DETROIT — A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after suffering third-degree burns over 70% of her body in a horrifying attack on December 16, where she was doused with a flammable…
Watch: Drunken Dem “Elected Official” Tries to Pull Political Rank on Cops During DUI Crash Investigation
Whoa, talk about a political drama straight out of a Netflix binge-worthy show! Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, and let’s just…
Illinois man faces federal charges in armed carjacking and shooting in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A 20-year-old man from Venice, Illinois, appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Monday, pleading not guilty to federal charges stemming from a September carjacking and related…
26-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Southeast Baltimore Shooting
BALTIMORE, MD— A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in the rear of the 1100 block of North Lakewood Avenue on Monday evening. Officers arrived at approximately 5:28 p.m.…
New Jersey joins fight against Illinois County gun ban
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a coalition of 19 states in filing an amicus brief on Wednesday in support…
Meet The Illinois Man Who Attacked a Chicago Cop at DNC Convention
Man Charged with Aggravated Battery of Chicago Police Officer CHICAGO, Aug. 21 — An 18-year-old man from Park Ridge, Illinois, has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated battery of a peace…
Planned Parenthood’s Abortion Bus Busy Terminating Pregnancies at DNC
CHICAGO,— Planned Parenthood provided free reproductive healthcare services in a mobile clinic stationed near the United Center on Monday and Tuesday, coinciding with the Democratic National Convention. The organization offered vasectomies, medication…
Dems Are Right, Walls Don’t Work as Protestors Crash Barriers at DNC
CHICAGO — Pro-Palestine protesters breached a security perimeter fence at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) event on Monday, calling for an end to U.S. military support for Israel and an immediate ceasefire…
Illinois School Official Sentenced for $1.5 Million Chicken Wing Theft Operation
CHICAGO, IL — Vera Liddell, a former food service director for the Harvey School District 152 near Chicago, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5…
Online Player Wins $900,000 in Illinois Lottery’s Lucky Day Lotto
An online lottery player has hit the jackpot by matching all five numbers in the Lucky Day Lotto midday drawing on Sunday, August 4, taking home a grand prize of $900,000. The…
Illinois Gold Bar Scammer Captured in Maryland
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Neel Patel, a 23-year-old from Carol Stream, IL, has been arrested by the Montgomery County Police Department for allegedly scamming elderly individuals. The scam involved impersonating a government…
Illinois Deputy Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Woman
SANGAMON COUNTY, IL – A disturbing incident involving the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman by a white sheriff’s deputy has led to significant legal repercussions in Sangamon County. Sonya Massey,…
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.25 Million Jackpot
CHICAGO, IL – A Lucky Day Lotto ticket turned into a massive win for an Illinois Lottery player, who snagged a $1.25 million jackpot in the Wednesday, July 10 evening drawing. The…
Million Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold at Walmart
Illinois Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Millionaire Chicago, IL – As the Illinois Lottery marks its 50th Anniversary this July, Pamela Arscott of Franklin Park has become its latest millionaire. Arscott…
Massive Sinkhole Over Mine Swallows Soccer Field in Illinois
Massive Sinkhole Engulfs Soccer Field in Alton, Illinois ALTON, IL—A dramatic scene unfolded at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, where a massive sinkhole, measuring 100 feet wide and 30 feet deep,…
Illinois Convicted Sex Offender Caught Luring Child in New York
DUTCHES COUNTY, NY – Derek Hasselbrink, also known as “Derek Spear,” a 48-year-old convicted sex offender from Quincy, Illinois, was arrested this on charges of enticing a minor to engage in unlawful…
Illinois Family Wins $1 Million Lotto Prize with Numbers Honoring Late Wife
CHICAGO, IL—An Illinois man and his adult children have won $1 million in the Lotto Million 1 drawing, using numbers that pay tribute to their late wife and mother. The winning ticket…
Illinois iLottery Player Claims Historic $552 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
CHICAGO, June 10, 2024 — An Illinois iLottery player has come forward to claim a record-breaking $552 million Mega Millions jackpot, marking the largest jackpot ever won through iLottery in U.S. history.…
Can This Beer Pizza Save the Cubs From Dismal Season?
Home Run Inn Partners with Chicago Cubs for “Beer Pizza” at Wrigley Field CHICAGO, IL—The Chicago Cubs are in dead last place in their division right now, but maybe this new beer…
Illinois Lottery Player Wins Record $552 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
CHICAGO, IL – A historic win was recorded in Illinois as an iLottery player claimed a staggering $552 million in the Mega Millions jackpot. This victory marks the largest online lottery win…
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