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Local
7 hours ago
Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses

Democratic Senate President Don Harmon, a lead sponsor, acknowledged the measure will face a court challenge.

A protestor dressed in striped clothing reminiscent of uniforms worn by those imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps walks with a sign outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview on Oct. 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
7 hours ago
Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions

7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins.

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Health & Wellness
1 day ago
As clocks fall back, seasonal depression rises: What you need to know about SAD

Experts warn of increased symptoms as daylight saving time ends and sunlight wanes.

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IL State News
1 day ago
Illinois lottery player hits $850K jackpot on Halloween

Online Lucky Day Lotto ticket delivers sweet surprise with winning numbers drawn October 29.

Education
1 day ago
Illinois Federation of Teachers rallies at capitol to ‘Tax the Rich’

More than 400 educators and state workers call on lawmakers to fund schools and protect public services.

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Local
1 day ago
Illinois Senate passes bill allowing Macon County racino, but House adjourns without addressing plan

Turner said the racino would be a $220 million investment for Decatur and could potentially generate $27 million in annual revenue. 

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IL State News
1 day ago
Chicago father of child fighting cancer released on bond by immigration judge

U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel said last week that Torres Maldonado’s detention is illegal and violates his due process rights. But Daniel also said he could not order his immediate release.

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Crime
1 day ago
US Marine arrested and accused of kidnapping girl with intent to sexually assault her, FBI says

William Richard Roy, 24, who was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, flew to Chicago last week, met the girl in a park and then took her to a hotel overnight before boarding a bus to Durham, North Carolina, the FBI said in a statement.

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