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nytimes.com • Crime • United States
A Chicago man, Antonio Reyes, has been charged with six murders and four attempted murders committed over nine months in 2020, seemingly targeting strangers.
chicago.suntimes.com • Fishing • Illinois
A young boy in Illinois caught a potentially record-breaking smallmouth bass while fishing near McCormick Place, choosing to release it back into the water.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
A Will County judge dismissed a lawsuit against the County Executive over a road widening project in Homer Glen, allowing the project to proceed despite local opposition.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Minal Desai secured victory in the Skokie village clerk election, emphasizing her role as a public servant and expressing willingness to work with Cook County on implementing ranked-choice voting, despite legislative hurdles.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign committee allegedly accepted excessive political donations, exceeding legal limits by approximately $4 million, prompting an investigation by the State Board of Elections.
stltoday.com • Finance • Illinois
A former Illinois bank executive faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a nearly $2 million check kiting scheme and defrauding bank customers.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
A state grant will allow Elgin, Illinois, to continue housing its homeless population in a hotel through September, while the city seeks a permanent solution.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Illinois's House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would allow for resentencing of individuals convicted of crimes when they were under 21, highlighting a political divide within the Democratic party and raising concerns among victims' advocates.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Skokie's newly elected mayor, Ann Tennes, outlines her plans for increased community involvement, economic development, and addressing concerns about the downtown hotel and affordable housing.
dailyherald.com • Education • Illinois
This photo gallery showcases graduation ceremonies from several Illinois high schools, including Schaumburg, St. Viator, Lakes, and Conant.
chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois
Following a close election for Skokie's 4th District Village Trustee, the author congratulates the winner and reflects on the positive campaign experience.
dailyherald.com • Politics • Illinois
A young political newcomer significantly outraised a long-serving incumbent congresswoman in the first quarter of 2025, raising questions about the future of the Illinois 9th Congressional District race.
dailymail.co.uk • Crime • Illinois
A mother recounts the tragic murder of her daughter by her ex-boyfriend, highlighting the abuse, police inaction, and the devastating aftermath.
cnn.com • Crime • Illinois
Robert Crimo III, the perpetrator of the 2022 Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade mass shooting, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing seven and injuring dozens.
stltoday.com • Business • Illinois
A couple relocated from Utah to Illinois, transforming a former bank building in Belleville into a thriving independent bookstore, Belleville Books.
news-gazette.com • Education • Illinois
A cancelled Champaign Unit 4 school board meeting due to lack of quorum unexpectedly turned into a community rally supporting the appointments of two principal candidates.
news-gazette.com • Business • Illinois
Raptor Power Systems, a New Jersey-based power distribution equipment manufacturer, is establishing its largest manufacturing facility in Champaign, Illinois, creating numerous jobs.
news-gazette.com • Politics • Illinois
A dispute in Sadorus, Illinois, centers on a dilapidated vintage yacht causing neighborhood issues, leading to potential demolition.
dailyherald.com • Politics • Illinois
With Rep. Jan Schakowsky's reelection decision pending, two Democrats, Justin Ford and Kat Abughazaleh, have announced their candidacies for Illinois' 9th congressional district.