Suspect in concert crash that killed Chicago mother and daughter pleads guilty

Monte Henderson pleaded guilty to all charges he faced Tuesday. A judge will decide on his sentence on Sept. 19. ST. LOUIS — The man charged with hitting and killing a mother and daughter outside a concert in February of 2024 pleaded guilty...

Arizona’s military museums preserve history, drive tourism

With cell phones and cameras in hand, a crowd of enthusiastic people cheered and took photos and video of a Harrier AV-8B landing at Falcon Field, the latest addition to a museum celebrating the history of military aviation. Retired Marine Corps...

Couple killed in Illinois crash identified, murder charges issued against suspect

Both cars were thrown into a nearby ravine, and the couple's car immediately caught fire. WOOD RIVER, Ill. — A police chase on July 3 ended in the deaths of an Alton couple and murder charges against a St. Louis man, according to the Madison...

Nevada woman sentenced to 4 years for insurance policy scam

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Nevada woman has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for a $3.7 million fine art insurance policy scam. The DOJ says that 59-year-old Tonja Van Roy of Las Vegas defrauded a lender out of millions by...

Transportation devices in Peoria: What every rider needs to know before they roll

Whether you're cruising on an e-bike, rolling in a golf cart, or zipping down the street on a scooter, every ride comes with its own set of rules. Before you hit the road, the sidewalk, or Peoria’s trail system, make sure you know the rules....

Chicago Contrarian questions Artis Lounge’s compliance at Buckzz release party after shooting

Chicago Contrarian announced on X that it questioned whether Artis Lounge met legal requirements—including permits, security, liquor license, surveillance, and police cooperation—when hosting Mello Buckzz’s release party, where a mass shooting...

360,000 Illinois Residents To Lose Food Assistance Due To Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Pritzker Says

CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker warned the state cannot fill cuts to the United States’ signature food assistance program under the “Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump has signed into law. Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Illinois-based American Academy of Pediatrics sues Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine changes

The Illinois-based American Academy of Pediatrics and five other prominent medical groups are suing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., over changes made to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S....

Lawmakers, activists seek to ban ‘masked and unmarked' ICE agents during raids

A group of Democratic lawmakers is seeking to outlaw the use of masks and civilian clothing by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents, drawing pushback from the Trump administration. During a controversial ICE action in Chicago earlier this...

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke released early from federal prison

Less than 10 months after reporting to federal prison, former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke on Tuesday was released early to spend the rest of his sentence in the Chicago area, according to federal officials. In late September, Burke, 81, had checked...

Eye On Illinois: ‘Functional zero’ homelessness target moving wrong direction

The drive to zero is in reverse. On Aug. 1, 2023, I noted Gov. JB Pritzker’s bold prediction to bring homelessness in Illinois to “functional zero.” “For those who don’t know and who may be listening,” Pritzker said at a Chicago bill signing,...

WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday July 8th, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop discusses the status of various lawsuits against Illinois, leading with the case of the U.S. Department of Justice challenging a state law...

Mad Max mob swarms pool in upscale Chicago suburb, hurls fireworks and shoves female lifeguard in water

By WILL POTTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 10:47 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 11:17 EDT, 8 July 2025 Shocking footage captured the moment hundreds of unruly Chicago teens shoved a lifeguard as they overran an upscale suburb's public pool. The...

SCOTUS seeks government view in Bayer Roundup case, rejects Prop 12 petition

(Photo by Shutterstock) Court signals interest in Bayer case Bloomberg’s Jef Feeley reported Monday that “the US Supreme Court signaled interest in Bayer AG’s bid to stop thousands of lawsuits blaming its top-selling Roundup weedkiller for causing...

Illinois opens applications for OSLAD grant program

Applications for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program are now open, with submissions accepted until September 30, 2025. The OSLAD program is a state-funded initiative designed to support local governments in acquiring...

Illinois signs bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers

Legislation aimed at addressing the influence and practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 aims to eliminate spread pricing, stop PBMs from directing patients to their preferred pharmacies, and...

Champaign County cracks down on Speeding in July safety campaign

The campaign is a collaborative effort involving more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across Illinois and the Illinois State Police. Drivers throughout Champaign County should expect increased patrols and speed enforcement during the...

Paris on Politics: Trump's 'big beautiful bill' impact on Illinois, Pritzker's running mate

Chicago Mayor sidesteps direct answers on NASCAR street race extension amid swirling rumors

Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, deflected questions about the future of NASCAR's street race weekend that saw Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen dominate this weekend. During Sunday's Cup Series race, Johnson ducked some direct...

Champaign County ramps up traffic safety efforts with increased patrols in July

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with over 200 local law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police to enhance traffic safety measures throughout July. Motorists should expect heightened...