Illinois cops bust 2 Canadians who crossed border with 1,100 pounds of cocaine worth $40 million
It's not for nothing that they call this place the “Great White North.” Last week, two Canadian men were arrested for smuggling more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $40 million, across the border into Illinois. Vanshpreet Singh, 27, and Manpreet Singh, 36, were in a Volvo semi when police stopped them for […]
Illinois cop Allan Reddins killed by violent career criminal — marking department’s first on-duty death in 86 years: police
On Friday, an Illinois State Police detective was shot and killed by a violent career criminal, marking the first on-duty death in the sleepy village of Oak Park in 86 years. Oak Park Police Detective Alan Reddins, 40, responded with other officers to a call about an armed man coming out of a bank where […]
Illinois court orders pretrial release for deputy charged in Sonya Massey’s killing
A former deputy sheriff charged in the death of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old black woman who was shot to death in her home after calling police for help, will end her first-degree murder trial, an Illinois appeals court ruled Wednesday. The court ruled that he should be released until then. . A unanimous decision by […]
Grateful Illinois man invites postal worker who saved his life to Thanksgiving dinner
An Illinois man is giving a huge thank you to a stranger-turned-hero this holiday. A U.S. postal worker rushed to the aid of an elderly man who fell and hit his head while walking. These two, once strangers, will now celebrate Thanksgiving together as a family. Jalen Lockhart was working as a regular mail carrier […]
Illinois Has the Worst Public Pension Debt Bomb in the Country
Illinois has the worst public employee pension deficit in the country, even more so than populous California. In fact, Illinois' shortfall exceeds the shortfalls of about 36 other states combined. Illinois' shortfall to fully cover pension promises to public employees is $172 billion, worse than California's $140 billion shortfall, worse than New Jersey's $90 billion […]
Rural counties in California and Illinois push to secede from blue states to separate from liberal-run cities: report
That's enough. The push to secede and form a new state in countless rural counties across deep blue states like Illinois and California appears to be gaining momentum in the wake of the Nov. 5 election. Rural conservative residents are looking to their brethren taking refuge in red states with lower taxes and less regulation, […]
Rutgers blows chance for upset win after icing Illinois kicker backfires
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Luke Altmyer's catch-and-run 40-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant with four seconds left gave No. 24 Illinois a 38-31 win over Rutgers on Saturday. The University of Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) fell behind 31-30 after long kicker Ethan Mokulski made a desperate 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds left. Rutgers coach […]
Illinois Democrat Official Arrested for Alleged DUI Harasses Cop
An Illinois Democratic lawmaker charged with drunk driving after allegedly crashing his car repeatedly misrepresented himself as an “elected official” and sexually harassed the police officer who arrested him, authorities say. This was revealed by camera footage and police. Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele arrested On the evening of Nov. 10, Chicago […]
Illinois Dem ups pressure on House to release Gaetz report: 'We care about ethics'
Rep. Sean Kasten (D-Ill.) has accused former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) of sexual assault and detailed drug use allegations in a House ethics report he wants released. He was severely criticized for this. “None of us would want to work in an environment where we could commit the crimes that Matt Gaetz is accused of […]
Jussie Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax dismissed in ‘surprising’ 5-0 decision by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's conviction in a headline-grabbing hate crime hoax has been thrown out. Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday — in what case? WLS-TV An agreement between the former “Empire” actor and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for fines and community service should have stood, a judge ruled. Smollett […]