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 […]
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett Conviction

Jussie Smollett attends the New York screening of “Lost Holiday” on September 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Feldman/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers9:16am – Thursday, November 21, 2024 The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned disgraced actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction. advertisement On a technicality, the court found that […]
Jussie Smollett Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court overturns defamation case empire A judge ruled Thursday that actor Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax case cannot be retried. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx originally offered Smollett a plea deal that required him to forfeit his $10,000 bail and complete 15 hours of volunteer community service. Mr Justice Rochford said: “I […]
Texas Braces for Final Biden-Era Migrant Surge, Illinois Extends Welcome Mat

Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to apply Operation Lone Star resources to the state's border with Mexico in preparation for the last mass migration event of the Biden era. Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker this week vowed to “do everything in our power to protect illegal immigrants.” “Texas continues to deploy all available tools and […]
Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Saturday pledged to remain open to transgender issues in the state, especially after the issue of minors became a partisan issue during the presidential campaign. The billionaire governor, whose family is deeply involved in the transgender movement, posted a tweet to commemorate Transgender Awareness Week. “This Transgender Awareness Week, I […]
Illinois driver plunges off parking garage deck near mall: photo

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Illinois judge shot dead; wife charged with murder: police

The wife of an Illinois circuit judge was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday after her husband was found shot to death outside their home, police said. Megan Valentine, 44, is accused of shooting Illinois 2nd Judicial Circuit Judge Michael J. Valentine, 43, at his home in the 1100 block of County Road 600 in […]