US judge tosses Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
A federal judge on Friday overturned Illinois' ban on semi-automatic weapons, relying on a recent Supreme Court decision that strictly interpreted the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear firearms. U.S. District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn announced this lengthy finding in his ruling, saying it applied universally, not just to plaintiffs who filed lawsuits challenging […]
Federal Judge Blocks Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
A federal judge in the Southern District of Illinois on Friday issued a permanent injunction preventing the state from enforcing the “assault weapons” ban contained in the Illinois Community Protection Act (PICA). Plaintiffs in the case also included the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). SAF founder Alan Gottlieb reacted to the decision, calling Friday “a great […]
Illinois governor on Trump win: ‘You come for my people, you come through me’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) held a press conference Thursday to discuss the implications of the election, saying that if someone is going to “come for my people,” they need to “come through me.” I warned you that there is. “People often refer to me as a happy warrior, and I have always taken seriously […]
Illinois woman finds $1M lotto ticket in her purse
Grocery shopping finally paid off. An Illinois woman won $1 million from a lottery ticket she bought at a supermarket, but completely forgot about it. The unidentified woman was shopping at a grocery store in Elmhurst, Illinois, on October 20 when she decided on a whim to win a lottery ticket. According to the Illinois […]
Ohio vs. Kent State, Northern Illinois vs. Western Michigan picks: College football odds
Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Midweek MACtion is back! After two games on Tuesday night, the fun continues on Wednesday with two more matchups available to analyze and bet on. That includes Western […]
DNA helps Illinois police make breakthrough in 1970s cold case murder of 19-year-old
Illinois authorities announced Wednesday that DNA testing has identified 1970s serial killer Bruce Lindahl as the perpetrator of a 1979 cold case murder. In a surprising turn of events, clothing worn by 19-year-old Kathy Hall at the time of her mysterious disappearance on March 29, 1979, has been linked to Lindahl. On the night of […]
Illinois jail continues allowing detainees to vote in presidential elections, other local races
Illinois prisons continue to teach democracy behind bars, especially by showing inmates and detainees how to vote while incarcerated. Nathaniel Carswell is one of many people temporarily held while serving time at the Cook County Jail, Division 2, where barbed wire still surrounds the compound. I hear the sound of the door closing behind me. […]
Scandal-plagued Illinois ‘super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard announces she will run for second term
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Suspects Stole ‘Hundreds’ of Vases from Illinois Cemeteries
Two suspects are facing charges for allegedly stealing vases from cemeteries in two Illinois counties and selling them to scrapyards. In August, Lake County deputies received a report that several vases worth between $500 and $800 had been stolen from a cemetery in Libertyville, Fox 32 reported. reported Thursday. “Upon further investigation, authorities discovered that […]
Bottom Line: Former Illinois congresswoman lobbies for grants for Prairie State city
state clock of East Moline Citydisease. , hired Former Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bastos (Democratic) Mercury Public Relations Department Lobbying for grants. Bastos, a former member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined the company after leaving Congress in early 2023. of city of duvalwashing, hired CFM strategic communication Lobbying for federal funding for local government projects […]