Illinois iLottery Player Wins $721k on FastPlay Ticket
CHICAGO, IL,– Braving the icy weather, an Illinois iLottery player struck gold by winning a substantial jackpot of $721,388 in the Fast Play Twenty 20s …
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Illinois Mother Pleads Guilty in Son’s Death May Avoid Jail Time
Sushi M. Staples, 43, has pled guilty to endangering the health of a child resulting in death. This plea is related to the case of …
Two Illinois Lottery Players Win $425,000 Each in Lucky Day Lotto
CHICAGO, IL — The New Year started with a stroke of luck for two Illinois Lottery players, each winning $425,000 in the Lucky Day Lotto …
Illinois Lottery Player Wins Nearly $900K in Fast Play Twenty 20s Game
CHICAGO, IL — The festive season has brought exceptional luck to an Illinois iLottery player who won a massive jackpot of $880,164 in the Fast …
Illinois Lottery Introduces $50 Scratch-off with Two $1 Million Winners
CHICAGO, IL — December 24, 2023, marked a festive celebration for two Illinois Lottery players, each winning $1 million from the new $10 Million Instant …
US Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault rifle ban
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday again declined to block a Democratic-backed state ban in Illinois on assault-style rifles and large …
Illinois Man Convicted of Firearms Offense
SOUTH BEND – Martin Devalois, 40 years old, of Romeoville, Illinois, was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following …
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance …
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a …
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Firearm Possession and Covid-19 Fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, man, Demetrius S. Washington, 27, was sentenced on December 6, 2023, to a total of 108 months imprisonment: 96 …
Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening to Kill DCFS Employees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, woman, Lerin E. Hughes, 25, was sentenced on November 30, 2023, to 42 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by …
Former Illinois Death Row Inmate Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
PEORIA, Ill. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on November 14, 2023, against Jeffrey D. Parmly, 60, of Peoria, Illinois, for attempted enticement …
Piatt County, Illinois, Farmer Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –James R. R. Williams, 64, formerly of rural Cisco, Illinois, and now residing in Fort Meyers, Florida, was sentenced on November 17, 2023, …
Exelon Q3 revenue beats estimates on Illinois unit strength
(Reuters) – Exelon Corp reported third-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, boosted by strong results in its units that serve customers in …
Illinois Mom Threw 10-Year-Old Son’s Body in the Trash After He Accidentally Shot Himself
ROCK ISLAND, IL – In a bizarre criminal case unfolding in Illinois, 10-year-old Zion Williams was discovered dead in a garbage can behind his home, …
Attorney General Statement on the Killing of Six-Year-Old Child Wadea Al-Fayoume and Severe Wounding of His Mother Hanaan Shahin in Illinois
The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume and the severe wounding of his …
Nutrien says its ammonia was released in Illinois collision
By Tanay Dhumal (Reuters) – Canadian potash maker Nutrien said on Monday a vehicle tied to a third party was involved in a fatal accident …
Illinois Felon Sentenced to Three Years for Possession of Firearms Charge
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Jamie Swanson, a 32-year-old from Colona, Illinois, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for being a felon in …
Semi-Truck Carrying Toxic Ammonia Overturns in Illinois, Leaving Five Dead
TEUTOPOLIS, IL – A semi-truck transporting anhydrous ammonia overturned on U.S. Highway 40 near Teutopolis, leading to five fatalities and the evacuation of hundreds of …
Five dead, five hurt in Illinois collision that leaked toxic substance
By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – A semi-truck carrying thousands of gallons of a toxic substance crashed in southern Illinois, and the multi-vehicle accident killed five …
BRAD WEISENSTEIN: Illinois, There’s Still Time To Save Kids’ Dreams Of A Good Education
BRAD WEISENSTEIN: Illinois, There’s Still Time To Save Kids’ Dreams Of A Good Education Brad Weisenstein on September 16, 2023 George Kokuro is a public high school …
CCP-Linked Company Building Battery ‘Gigafactory’ Near Key Military Sites In Illinois
CCP-Linked Company Building Battery ‘Gigafactory’ Near Key Military Sites In Illinois Nick Pope and Philip Lenczycki on September 14, 2023 Gotion, Inc., a company with …
Suspect Arrested in September 11 Shooting
CHICAGO, IL – Michael Williams, 24, of the 7700 block of S. Maryland Ave., is facing felony charges following a shooting incident that left a …
Illinois Online Lotto Player Wins $700,000 Prize
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lottery announced that an online player has won a $700,000 prize in the Lucky Day Lotto game. This comes as the …
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds ‘Assault-Style’ Weapons Ban
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds ‘Assault-Style’ Weapons Ban Katelynn Richardson on August 11, 2023 The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on “assault-style” weapons in …
Teen arrested for armed robbery
Chicago, IL – A male juvenile, aged 17, has been taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department on July 9, 2023, in the 7800 …
Man who shot himself in leg claims he was dreaming of home intruder
Lake Barrington, Illinois – A man from Lake Barrington, a suburb of Chicago, is facing firearm charges after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while …
Thousands Of Students Will Be Harmed If Illinois Dems Let A Key School Choice Program Expire, Advocates Say
Thousands Of Students Will Be Harmed If Illinois Dems Let A Key School Choice Program Expire, Advocates Say Reagan Reese on June 18, 2023 Democratic …
Police Searching For Missing 42-Year-Old Man in Chicag0
CHICAGO, IL- Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Carlos Burruel, a 42-year-old man who has been reported missing. The Chicago Police Department, specifically …
58-Year-Old Man Missing From Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Joseph Schramm, a 58-year-old man who has gone missing from the 1300 block of West …
Illinois becomes first state to pass law curtailing book bans
By Brendan O’Brien CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois has become the first state to legislate against the banning of books in public libraries, a practice that …
Teen Arrested for Firing Shots in Residential Neighborhood
MOUNT VERNON, IL – On Saturday, at approximately 9:31 pm, police officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of 19th and Conger. …
Watch: Brawl Erupts at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Two Arrested
CHICAGO, IL – A chaotic scene unfolded at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Monday night as a massive brawl erupted at a baggage claim area, …
Over 400 Catholic Clergy Abused Nearly 2000 Children, Illinois Attorney General Reveals In New Report
Over 400 Catholic Clergy Abused Nearly 2000 Children, Illinois Attorney General Reveals In New Report Kate Anderson on May 23, 2023 A new report by …
Supreme Court Declines To Block Illinois Gun Law
Supreme Court Declines To Block Illinois Gun Law Katelynn Richardson on May 17, 2023 The Supreme Court denied the National Association for Gun Rights’ request …
19-Year-Old Female VictimShot in Backyard, in Serious Condition
CHICAGO, IL – A 19-year-old woman was shot in the chest on Wednesday, while in her backyard in the 10200 block of S. Hoxie. The …
Chicago Man Arrested for Murder of 20-Year-Old Male
CHICAGO, IL – Tyrik Carter, a 24-year-old man from Chicago, was arrested on Wednesday, and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting …
Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder in Chicago Shooting
CHICAGO, IL – Erick Williams, a 34-year-old man from Chicago, has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and injuring a …
19-Year-Old Male Shot after Argument Inside Home Escalates
CHICAGO, IL – A 19-year-old male was shot in the leg on Wednesday, inside a residence in the 10900 block of S. King. The victim …
Woman Shot in Arm While Sitting in Vehicle,
CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, a 33-year-old woman was shot in the arm while sitting in a parked vehicle in the 8200 block of S. …
Two 13-year-old Arrested for Chicago Carjacking
CHICAGO, IL – Two male juvenile offenders, both 13 years old, were arrested by the Vehicular Hijacking Taskforce on Wednesday, in the 300 block of …
37-Year-Old Man Shot Outside Work Truck, Offender Injured in Exchange of Gunfire
CHICAGO, IL – On Thursday, a 37-year-old man was shot in the stomach outside his work truck in the 7700 block of S. Colfax. A …
Four shot, including teen in Chicago on Wednesday
CHICAGO, IL – On Wednesday, officers responded to loud reports in the 6300 block of S. Calumet and discovered four gunshot wound victims. The victims, …
19-Year-Old Male Shot While Walking Down Sidewalk
CHICAGO, IL – On Wednesday, a 19-year-old male was shot near the sidewalk in the 2700 block of W. 41st St. Witnesses reported hearing multiple …
17-year-old charged with carjacking elderly woman in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A male juvenile has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking after he was arrested on May 3, 2023, in the 8500 block …
Driver Injured in Shooting Incident on Wabansia Street
CHICAGO, IL – A female driver, 18, was wounded in a shooting incident on Tuesday in the 6000 block of W Wabansia. Two unidentified offenders …
13-year-old boy shot walking on sidewalk on West Bloomingdale
CHICAGO, IL – A 13-year-old boy was shot on the evening of Monday in the 6000 block of W Bloomingdale. The incident occurred around 10:00 …
Drive-by Shooting Leaves One Injured in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A drive-by shooting occurred on Monday in the 3100 block of W. 54th Pl., leaving a 39-year-old victim injured. At approximately 9:14 …
Stabbing on CTA Redline Leaves Man in Critical Condition
CHICAGO, IL – A physical altercation on the CTA Redline escalated into a stabbing incident on Tuesday. The victim, a 28-year-old man, sustained multiple stab …
20-year-old shot twice, recovering
CHICAGO, IL – A 20-year-old male sustained gunshot wounds to his buttocks and left leg in a shooting incident that occurred in the 8300 block …