Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules

(Reuters) -An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois’ Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but she delayed her ruling from taking effect in light of an expected appeal by the former U.S. president. Cook County … Read more

Best Internet Providers in Springfield, Illinois

What is the best internet provider in Springfield? With fast, symmetrical speeds and straightforward pricing that includes equipment rental, unlimited data and no set price increases, AT&T Fiber offers the best value of any Springfield internet provider. The 100% fiber-optic provider boasts the fastest internet speeds in Springfield, up to 5,000 megabits per second, plus … Read more

Best Internet Providers in Aurora, Illinois

What is the best internet provider in Aurora? Availability is somewhat limited, but if you can get it at your address, AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Aurora, Illinois. The provider’s straightforward pricing, fast speeds, simple service terms and high customer satisfaction make it a great choice for home internet. Plans range … Read more

Trump Omits Customary Illinois Pledge To Not Overthrow Government: Report

Former President Donald Trump reportedly submitted election paperwork in the state of Illinois this week without signing the customary “loyalty pledge,” a Red Scare relic wherein candidates vow not to “advocate the overthrow of the government.” The Chicago Sun-Times andWBEZ reported the omission on Saturday, three years to the day after Trump supporters mobbed the … Read more

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — It was the dog, stuck atop skyscraping grain silos on Springfield’s northeast side in 2019, that forced Chris Richmond’s hand. The stray had found its way to the top of the behemoth Pillsbury Mills, for decades a flour-churning engine of the central Illinois city’s economy but now vacant more than 20 … Read more

US Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault rifle ban

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday again declined to block a Democratic-backed state ban in Illinois on assault-style rifles and large capacity magazines enacted after a deadly mass shooting in Chicago’s Highland Park suburb in 2022, rejecting a renewed request by a firearms retailer and a national gun rights group. The … Read more

Illinois resident removes Halloween decoration social media commenters called racially insensitive

Marleen Zambrano didn’t know what TikTok was until the outside of her South Holland home was going viral. “Look at that. Can you all believe that? This is live, uncut, unedited,” a man who goes by Chicago Crime Chaser Martin G. Johnson said in a post on the video sharing app. “What does that represent? … Read more

Illinois Landlord Stabbed 6-Year-Old Dozens of Times Because He Was Muslim: Cops

A 71-year-old man is in custody after Illinois police said he brutally attacked his tenant and her young child with a knife on Saturday, with local community leaders alleging he screamed anti-Muslim slurs as he stabbed them dozens of times. The Will County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday that the suspect, Joseph Czuba, had been charged … Read more

The Spotted Lanternfly Has Invaded Illinois, Squash ’em

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) has confirmed that a local sighting of the invasive spotted lanternfly was reported on Sept. 16, marking yet another state it’s migrated to since the colorful insect was first sighted in the U.S. nearly a decade ago. The Department of Agriculture did not disclose the lanternfly’s location, but said when … Read more

Illinois now lets cops fly drones over occasions — however not with weapons or facial recognition

Cops can’t connect weapons to drones in Illinois, beginning as we speak — they usually can’t use drones for facial recognition except they’re trying to counter a terrorist assault, stopping “imminent hurt to life,” or ensuring a suspect doesn’t get away. However they will do one thing they couldn’t earlier than in Illinois: fly over … Read more