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The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
7 minutes ago
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the massive review will include all pending grand jury proceedings in his district as well as other presentations by prosecutors going back almost 20 years.

FILE - Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling watches a march to the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)
IL State News
11 minutes ago
Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Murders and shootings, which are typically the focal points for crime in Chicago, have fluctuated over the last few years, but so far they are down this year by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to 2023, according to the most recent department crime statistics.

Child wearing a bright hat takes a big bite of a hot dog with pickle and vegetables outdoors, close-up view
Food Scene
16 minutes ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.

Banner for Crime Stoppers reading 'Crime of the Week' with a red octagon logo and three grayscale surveillance photos of suspects beneath it on a road background.
Local
19 hours ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving restaurant burglary in Springfield

June 14 break-in at Gabatoni’s.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
20 hours ago
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM

Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday!

Panel of professionals speaking into microphones during a formal meeting or conference, with a woman in the foreground gesturing as she talks.
Local
20 hours ago
INTERVIEW: New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations

New Department of Early Childhood launches full operations.

Republican Darren Bailey, left, and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar, take questions from reporters after winning the Republican nomination on primary night on March 17, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
20 hours ago
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics

State lawmakers consider requiring campaigns to disclose AI-generated ads.

US Supreme Court building facade in Washington D.C.
IL State News
21 hours ago
Supreme Court will consider whether laws known as assault weapons bans violate the Second Amendment

The ban in Cook County, Illinois, was first passed in 1993.

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