Illinois
Illinois Man Gets 13 Years for Plan to Provide Cell Phones to ISIS
"I'm just a big teddy bear," Edward Schimenti reportedly said in court before he was sentenced to over 13 years in prison on Friday for attempting to provide cell phones to ISIS that he believed would be used to explode bombs in terrorist attacks.
Black Student Injured In 'Racist' Attack At Nightclub
The 19-year-old's attorneys allege the male owner of a nightclub in Quincy, Illinois, placed her in a chokehold and "strangled her until she lost consciousness."
Kinzinger Warns Fear, Conspiracies Might Get Votes but Is 'Destructive'
The Illinois congressman encouraged voters to support candidates who are "committed to sane politics."
Illinois Bar Opening Leads to 46 Infections, 1 School Closure
Seventeen of the cases were identified as secondary infections, CDC officials wrote.
Man Accused of Giving Nazi Salute, Yelling 'White Power' at Black Children
Justyn Giarraputo has been charged with a hate crime following incident outside a Walgreens store in New Lenox, Illinois.
Woman Dies Pushing Husband Out of Path of Oncoming Truck
Fatalities from road crashes in Illinois have risen in recent years, from a low of 911 in 2009 to 1,035 in 2018.
2021 Men's Basketball Tournament: Seeds and Match ups
The field of 68 teams is set, and games begin Thursday. Here are the seeds for all four regions of the 2021 edition of March Madness.
8 Unorthodox Betting Props For Men's Basketball Tournament, Selection Show
Will President Biden pick a 1 or 2 seed to win it all, will Charles Barkley mispronounce the name of a tournament team and did Joe Lunardi correctly predict all 68 teams? Yes, you can bet on these and more.
Evanston Paying Reparations of $25k to Residents—They Say That's Not Enough
The Chicago suburb's reparations program was established in 2019, with a $10 million fund established from a 3 per cent tax on recreational marijuana sales.
March Madness Top 4 Seeds, Per Region, According to the Latest Betting Odds
Filling out brackets for March Madness is no exact science, but this formula follows the betting dollars and oddsmakers to create a top 16.
Equal Rights Amendment Can't Be Ratified, Judge Rules, Could Go to SCOTUS
The amendment's supporters say that without a constitutional amendment, women are left to fight long, costly court battles to ensure they receive the same civil rights and legal protections given to men.
11-Year-Old Girl Shot in the Face Outside Gas Station in Chicago
The motive behind the shooting is unknown and no one has been taken into custody, as of early Tuesday.
Kinzinger Called 'Old Guard' Republican by Primary Challenger Lauf
The former Trump administration aide said Kinzinger was out of touch with his constituents.
Governors Face Constitutional Reality Check
Liberty is not a goalpost to be moved, but a right to be closely guarded.
Man Charged With Murder After Ex-Wife Found Dead on Valentine's Day
Jose Alvarado-Ramirez, 31, called police to report his former wife was unresponsive around 6:45 a.m. on February 14.
Hy-Vee COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Vaccinations are currently offered at select Hy-Vee locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Meijer COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Those looking to receive a COVID-19 vaccine are advised to pre-register with Meijer to be notified when the vaccine can be provided.
Maskless Man Shoves Anytime Fitness Gym Trainer in Viral Video
Anthony Myers was arrested after a video caught him posing and verbally abusing a gym trainer in Chicago.
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Republicans Elected on 'Steady Diet of Fear'
The Illinois congressman is one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
South Africa COVID Variant Found for First Time in CA, NC and IL
Health officials first detected the variant, which seems to spread more rapidly, in the U.S. toward the end of January.
Kyle Rittenhouse Rearrest Denied by Judge After Hearing Prison Rape Threat
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder also said the 18-year-old's new address will not be made public.
Police Tell Residents Not to Report Unemployment Fraud to Law Enforcement
Police across the U.S. say calls and angry people holding tax forms have swamped law enforcement departments with claims of unemployment fraud and ID theft.
Adam Kinzinger Censured by His Illinois District's GOP Committee
The Illinois congressman was one of 10 Republicans who voted in line with House Democrats to impeach former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
What We Know About Kyle Rittenhouse's Whereabouts
Prosecutors have accused Kyle Rittenhouse of failing to inform the court of his change of address within 48 hours, in violation of his $2 million bond.
Illegal Scheme to Steal Stimulus Checks from Mail to Sell Exposed by Feds
Ahmed Kosoko allegedly stole at least $6,000 in economic stimulus checks that had been sent through the mail.
Brood 10 Cicadas Map Shows the U.S. States Where the Insects Will Appear
Trillions of the bugs are due to emerge in parts of the country this spring.
Nooses Found in Illinois High School Football Field Prompt Hate Crime Probe
Messages on the tape used to attach the nooses to the bleachers read "Let them play!" and "Hear us now! Please!".
Adam Kinzinger Never Felt 'Real Evil' More Strongly Than During D.C. Riot
The GOP congressman and military veteran on Sunday described the ominous feeling he had during the siege.
VA Employees Worked in COVID-19 Units After Contracting Virus Themselves
Thirty-three residents at LaSalle Veterans' Home in Illinois died after contracting COVID-19.
NRA Surprises Boy after Mall Santa Refused to Bring Him Nerf Gun
Michael DeCarlo was seen crying in a viral video after a Santa at an Illinois mall told him "no guns" when he said he asked for a toy weapon for Christmas.