Escaped Tennessee killer hid in an Illinois shed with beer and garlic bread before being caught
A convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison spent part of his time on the run in a shed, where investigators believe he drank beer and made garlic bread, authorities said. Jacob Allen Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Oct. 25. He was found and arrested without incident on Tuesday […]
Illinois teachers union leader Stacy Davis Gates gets a major raise as state reading scores fall behind
Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, is set to receive a reported $70,000 annual raise as students across Illinois continue to face challenges in reading, according to an NBC Chicago report published Oct. 29. The IFT Executive Board approved an increase in her pay for that role from $180,000 to $250,000 […]
DOJ pushes back after Illinois city asks court to dismiss lawsuit over its “race-based” reparations program
The Justice Department is opposing Evanston’s effort to dismiss a federal complaint challenging the Illinois city’s race-based reparations program. The dispute intensified after a judge allowed the department to join a civil rights lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch. Precious S. Jacobs-Perry, an attorney for Evanston, said the city plans to seek dismissal of the government’s […]
Illinois resident Matthew Unglesbee charged with sending white powders to members of Congress
An Illinois man was charged with two felonies on Monday after allegedly sending letters that contained a white powdery substance to several members of Congress, as outlined in a criminal complaint. Matthew G. Unglesbee faces charges of providing false information and hoaxes, as well as mailing threatening communications, after four congressional members received the letters […]
Illinois man arrested for sending letters with white powder to Congress
Illinois Man Charged for Sending Suspicious Letters to Congress An Illinois resident is facing felony charges after allegedly mailing letters filled with an unknown white powder to several members of Congress. This information comes from a criminal complaint filed recently. Matthew G. Unglesbee has been charged with providing false information and mailing threatening communications after […]
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich encourages Americans to support the Republican Party.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who has faced significant legal troubles in the past, called on voters to support Republican candidates, claiming that socialists have taken control of the Democratic Party. This statement came during an appearance on the “Cats Roundtable” radio show. Blagojevich, known for his conviction related to the Senate seat left vacant […]
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker from Illinois, passes away at 84
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Dies at 84 Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. He died peacefully at his home from natural causes, as confirmed by Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell. Hastert served Illinois’ 14th Congressional district for two decades and held the […]
Jeremiah Smith outshines Illinois while Ohio State dominates.
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Delivers Dominant Performance Against Illinois In the SB Nation college football preview, Jeremiah Smith, a wide receiver from Ohio State, was highlighted as one of the 26 pivotal figures in the sport. The consensus was that he was poised for sheer dominance at the collegiate level. And that’s precisely what he […]
Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez criticized by Trump administration for the most ‘extreme’ plan aimed at ICE to date
Markwayne Mullin, the Secretary of Homeland Security, is responding strongly to a progressive House Democrat who is advocating for significant changes to the department. This comes as Rep. Delia Ramirez from Illinois, a member of the progressive “Squad,” introduces a bill aimed at dismantling much of the DHS and eliminating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
Florida Chamber’s Billboards Criticize Illinois’ Pritzker: ‘Appreciate the Jobs!’
Florida Chamber’s Billboard Campaign Targets Illinois Governor The Florida Chamber of Commerce has kicked off a billboard campaign in Illinois aimed at Governor JB Pritzker, specifically highlighting how his policies have reportedly contributed to billions of dollars flowing into Florida. This campaign is similar to the one previously launched in New York. The Chamber plans […]