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A motion was approved Thursday to deny pre-trial release for two Chicago men accused of stealing two chainsaws from a truck and then leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is seeking $10 million from state lawmakers to tackle what he calls in naming the report “A Firearm Regulation Crisis.”
The Illinois House approved a bill Tuesday to allow student teachers to receive stipends while earning their education degree, even though the money needed to fund those stipends is unlikely to be included in next year’s budget.
Those leading the charge combatting human trafficking in Kane County say there must be more open dialogue and a shift in public opinion of the victims in order to fully address the problem.
After fleeing police Tuesday afternoon on Randall Road in Crystal Lake a Chicago man was arrested and charged with possessing hundreds of grams of fentanyl and cocaine.
While many talented actors will bring joy to theatergoers in the role of Sammy Campo, none will do it with quite the same magic as Jason Alexander.
One of his lead lieutenants this week sent a letter to the head of the state’s agencies instructing them to identify $800 million in collective budget cuts if lawmakers don’t deliver on Pritzker’s tax requests.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the remains as those of Edward Gardner, according to the Oswego Police Department.
State officials kicked off the private renovation of the building which once served as the state government’s Chicago headquarters. The James R. Thompson Center, as it was known under state ownership, was sold in 2022 to a development firm renovating the building for Google.
State officials kicked off the private renovation of the building that once served as the state government’s Chicago headquarters. The James R. Thompson Center, as it was known under state ownership, was sold in 2022 to a development firm renovating the building for Google.
Archaeopteryx made its public debut Tuesday at the Field Museum in Chicago and will be on view until June 8. The field is preparing a permanent, immersive display that will open this fall.
Will County forensic interviewers work on the front lines with police and prosecutors with fighting crimes against children. The interviewers allow child victims to "finally have a voice" and share their story.
A Lockport city attorney agreed to plead guilty to improper lane usage after a special prosecutor dropped a DUI charge against her. If she completes her brief court supervision sentence, she will have no conviction on her record.
Florio's Italian, located at 1540 Carlemont Drive, will have dishes inspired by southern Italy including seafood, pasta, chicken and veal dishes. Owner Dominic Florio expects the restaurant to open on June 1.
Unlike the federal law, which applies primarily to nationally chartered banks, the state law applies to state-chartered banks and savings banks, credit unions and non-bank mortgage lenders.