Chicago’s John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grant kept Charlotte train murderer, arrested 14 times, on the streets
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, headquartered in Chicago, gave $3.3 million to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to reduce jail use.
Ted Dabrowski launches gubernatorial bid: 'Illinois families are ready for responsible leadership that advances their ambitions'
Ted Dabrowski, former president of Wirepoints, has announced his candidacy for governor.
Man charged with robbing armored truck driver in downtown Chicago
A man has been charged in federal court with robbing an armored truck driver in downtown Chicago earlier this week.
- Illinois introduces limited license pathway for internationally trained physicians
- Man sentenced to 22 years for armed carjackings and shooting in West Englewood
- Ted Dabrowski calls for better police resources amid Chicago’s public safety cuts
- Former Wirepoints president Ted Dabrowski set to launch campaign for Illinois governor
- FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during Q2
Individual income tax revenue up 6.5% from previous quarter in Illinois
The first quarter of 2025 brought in $6.1 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 6.5% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Founder of League of American Workers: ‘Chicago must choose justice over crime’
Steve Cortes, Founder of the League of American Workers, said Chicago must reject soft on crime policies and clean up their streets as President Trump has said he will send federal forces into large cities to stop violent crime.
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Pritzker: Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for political violence like the assassination of Charlie Kirk
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that the President Trump's "rhetoric" is responsible for the murder of 31 year-old Wheeling native and political activist Charlie Kirk.
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Property tax revenue down 10% from previous quarter in Illinois
The first quarter brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Collinsville man sentenced for leaving pipe bombs near local school
A Collinsville resident has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a destructive device.
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NFIB Illinois notes rising optimism but ongoing challenges finding qualified workers
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.
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Rockford man faces federal indictment on child pornography charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Rockford resident, Alex Reinhard LeDoux, on charges related to child pornography.
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Founder of League of American Workers on crime polling: 'Safety is a winning agenda that cut across demographics'
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that polling indicates crime and public safety are significant concerns across various demographics, positioning law-and-order as a potentially successful political strategy.
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League of American Workers founder announces new documentary: 'LIBERATE FAMILIES: the School Choice Imperative'
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, announced that his latest documentary will focus on the significance of school choice and detail how Illinois Governor JB Pritzker allegedly defunded Chicago Hope Academy.
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Illinois Freedom Caucus: Some Chicago zip codes more dangerous than war zones
The Illinois Freedom Caucus has raised concerns about public safety in Chicago, claiming on the social media platform X that certain zip codes in the city are more dangerous than war zones.
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Breakthrough Ideas founder: Gov. Pritzker's new abortion pill bill is 'insanity'
Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed concerns over Illinois laws that expand access to abortion pills at public universities and override potential federal restrictions.
