Chicago's Crime Wave December 23 Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.
Police and Law Enforcement December 22 Illinois officers crawl under burning car to save trapped driver in dramatic Interstate 88 rescue Heroic officers in Illinois risked their lives to save a motorist trapped beneath a flaming car following a dramatic crash on Interstate 88 early Sunday morning.
Campus Radicals December 22 Leaked University of Illinois lecture material blames Trump for 'White supremacy,' embraces far-left activism Leaked slides from University of Illinois education course show left-wing bias on immigration topics, sparking debate over classroom content.
Campus Radicals December 20 University of Illinois lesson materials push leftist race, class struggles on future teachers: leaked lectures Leaked PowerPoint slides from University of Illinois teacher education course reveal left-wing ideology woven into curriculum for future educators.
Homeland Security December 17 Border Patrol chief, progressive mayor caught on camera in tense street showdown: ‘Excellent day in Evanston’ A heated confrontation erupted as progressive Mayor Daniel Biss challenged Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino on camera during an immigration enforcement operation outside Chicago.
Opinion December 16 How Trump can turn the tables on the left with a radical tax plan Cook County launches $500 monthly payments as Trump proposes eliminating income taxes, creating stark contrast between universal basic income and work.
Campus Radicals December 14 Leaked lessons from first-year University of Illinois education course show extreme left bias: 'Just so wrong' Exclusive: Whistleblower reveals University of Illinois course teaching future teachers to view students through racial, sexual oppression lenses.
Illinois December 12 Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients, sparking outrage from religious and legal groups.
Chicago December 12 Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.
Illinois December 9 Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
Chicago December 8 Man with 12 arrests this year busted again after allegedly attacking doctor in hospital elevator: report Chicago man with 12 arrests this year allegedly assaults doctor in Northwestern Memorial Hospital elevator, leaving cardiologist with multiple injuries.