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Gov. Pritzker reacts to Trump's plans to use military for mass deportations
Reacting to President-elect Trump’s confirmed plans to use military assets for mass deportations, Gov. Pritzker called the move “unconstitutional and illegal,” noting that the president can’t deploy the National Guard domestically.
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Illinois' best elementary schools revealed in new report
A number of schools from Chicago and the suburbs were recognized as among the top elementary schools in Illinois, according to a new list.
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Southwest suburban DMV location permanently closing
Southwest suburban residents needing to take a driver’s license test or obtain a REAL ID will soon have one fewer place to turn.
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Illinois' best elementary schools revealed in new report. Here are the top 25
A number of schools from Chicago and the suburbs were recognized as among the top elementary schools in Illinois, according to a new list.
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3 Illinois institutions named among world's top universities
The University of Chicago was recently named in the top 15 of the “Times Higher Education’s” World University Rankings for 2025, and it wasn’t the only Illinois academic institution to make the list, according to recently released rankings.
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Police cite driver after Illinois state trooper killed in downstate crash
A driver was given a citation in connection with a crash that killed an Illinois state trooper in downstate Champaign County, state police said.
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Illinois state trooper killed in downstate crash
An Illinois state trooper died from injuries sustained in a crash on Friday afternoon in downstate Champaign County, authorities said.
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Illinois has a ‘state mushroom' for the first time, thanks to these students
For the first time, Illinois has a state mushroom, thanks in large part to a group of students from Chicago’s western suburbs.
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This historic site is the most haunted place in Illinois, according to Thrillist
Haunted places can be found all across the U.S. – from hotels to cemeteries, museums and more. And with Halloween around the corner, what’s a better time to explore a reportedly haunted place.
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This historic site is the most haunted place in Illinois, according to Thrillist
Thrillist recently compiled a list entitled the Most Haunted Place in Every State, and Illinois’ most haunted spot isn’t a surprise.
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Ohio teen admits cutting off tanker that spilled chemical last year in Illinois, killing 5
A federal report on a tanker-truck crash a year ago in central Illinois that spilled a toxic chemical and killed five people includes an interview with a 17-year-old Ohio girl who concedes that the truck was forced off the road when she passed it with the minivan she was driving. The tanker, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, left the road and...
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Meet Illinois' richest people, according to Forbes Magazine
A new ranking of the wealthiest Americans has identified the richest people in Illinois, with an heir to the Walton family fortune and the state’s governor in the mix.
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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs' home targeted by vandals, scene of protests
A group of protesters gathered outside the home of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs this week, with vandals throwing red paint onto the home and shouting through a bullhorn in the early morning hours.
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Protesters gather outside Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' home due to Israel investments
Protesters gathered outside the home of Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs over investments connected to Israel, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Suburban teen ID'ed as victim in shooting near Illinois State campus
A suburban 18-year-old has been identified as the person killed in a shooting during a “pop-up party” near Illinois State University’s campus over the weekend.
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Nominations now open for Chicago's official Christmas tree at Millennium Park
Chicago is searching for the perfect Christmas tree to shine in Millennium Park this holiday season. The ideal tree should stand at least 45 feet tall, be within 50 miles of the Loop, and preferably be a Norway spruce or fir.
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1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting at massive party near Illinois State's campus
A “pop-up party” near Illinois State University’s campus ended in gunfire on Sunday morning, with one person killed and another critically injured.
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Suburban family raises concerns after child comes home from school with bruises
A suburban Barrington family has growing concerns after their 3-year-old son left school with bruises, prompting investigations.
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What is a Blue Ribbon School? How 18 Illinois schools were chosen for the award
18 schools in Illinois were named to the 2024 list of National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Education Monday.
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18 Illinois schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday released the list of 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 18 schools in Illinois made the cut.