Illinois Politics
Illinois' ex-House speaker, Mike Madigan, charged with racketeering and bribery
Madigan, 79, is charged with 22 counts, according to the indictment.
News
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U.S. Politics
Full text of the 2022 State of the Union Address
The text of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, as provided by the White House.
Crime
12-year-old girl shot while in a car with family, in critical condition
The girl reportedly sustained one gunshot wound to the back of her head and is in critical condition.
News
Dr. Ngozi Ezike resigns from IDPH
Dr. Ezike said during a Chicago news conference that she has no immediate professional plans but would take advantage of a lull in the pandemic to step aside and give more attention to her family.
Crime
Another 16-year-old was shot several times this morning on the south side
As of now, police don't know much about the incident as the victim was dropped off at the hospital, but it was the second 16-year-old victim this morning.
Politics
Take off your masks today, Illinois
The sun is shining and we'll see some warm air this week, so take off those masks and let's see those smiling faces.
Crime
Teenager shot dead in River North
Witnesses reported about 6 shots fired and the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead on scene.
Law
State expecting to receive $760m from opiod settlement
Most of the money is required to be used to address the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose epidemic, which has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths over the last two decades.
Law
Chicago Park District legal bills cost taxpayers over $300,000 in abuse case, so far
The inspector general's office reported in January that there was evidence supporting 29 of the 49 allegations investigated.
Crime
Agent in Chicago-area gambling ring given community sentence
Federal prosecutors said Hines was working for the village of Wheeling while he was an agent in the gambling circle, which is believed to be one of the largest uncovered in Chicago's federal court.
Lifestyle
Illinois hunters harvest 147,000 deer during 2021 season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the preliminary total of 147,004 deer is behind the 2020-2021 season harvest of 162,752 deer.
Illinois Politics
Supreme Court declines appeal and Gov. Pritzker continues to pretend he controls mask mandates
The Governor appealed a temporary restraining order from Judge Raylene Grischow to the Illinois Supreme Court but IDPH rules had expired so they declined.