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Illinois Blocks Federal Move to Tie Immigration Rules to Transportation Funding

Illinois Blocks Federal Move to Tie Immigration Rules to Transportation Funding

CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured a key legal victory in a multi-state lawsuit against a federal transportation policy that threatened ...

Three Injured in Fiery Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle in Dolton

Three Injured in Fiery Crash Involving Stolen Vehicle in Dolton

DOLTON, ILLINOIS — A dramatic and fiery crash involving a stolen vehicle left three people hospitalized on Friday afternoon in the south suburban village ...

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Chicago Businesses Launch Pride Merch to Support LGBTQ+ Youth After Hotline Cut

Chicago Businesses Launch Pride Merch to Support LGBTQ+ Youth After Hotline Cut

CHICAGO — With the federal government announcing the end of “Option 3” on the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—the line specifically designated for ...

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February Cyberattack Exposed Health Data of 564 Illinois Residents, State Says

February Cyberattack Exposed Health Data of 564 Illinois Residents, State Says

ILLINOIS — Nearly 600 Illinois residents had their private health and identification data compromised in a February phishing attack that targeted a state employee, ...

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Small Amounts of Fentanyl Can Lead to Felony Charges Under Illinois Law

Small Amounts of Fentanyl Can Lead to Felony Charges Under Illinois Law

ILLINOIS — As the opioid crisis continues to ravage communities nationwide, Illinois remains one of the toughest states on fentanyl-related offenses. Even small amounts ...

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Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

Illinois Stays the Same in Size — But Budget Shrinks 35%. What That Means for You

ILLINOIS — Illinois has roughly the same number of people today as it did in 2008. But the money the state has to serve ...

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Two Illinois Residents Caught With Drugs After High-Speed Chase in Hammond

Two Illinois Residents Caught With Drugs After High-Speed Chase in Hammond

ILLINOIS — Two residents of Illinois are facing felony drug and resisting arrest charges after leading police on an early morning pursuit through Hammond, ...

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Illinois Truck Driver Arrested After Shooting on I-83 in Maryland

Illinois Truck Driver Arrested After Shooting on I-83 in Maryland

ILLINOIS — A truck driver from Aurora, Illinois has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a car traveling ...

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Illinois Man Saves Teen’s Life With AED at Disney World

How One Illinois Doctor Reminded Us All to Act With Humanity: Bravery in Action!

ILLINOIS — A vacation turned into a life-saving mission for Dr. Jeffery Schiappa, a suburban Chicago physician who jumped into action after spotting a ...

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Alexandra Kay Turns Coffee Dream Into Reality in Illinois

From TikTok to Main Street: Alexandra Kay Turns Coffee Dream Into Reality in Illinois

ILLINOIS — Fans of viral coffee-making videos and heartfelt country tunes lined up by the hundreds in Waterloo, Illinois, this week to celebrate the ...

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