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Crooked Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Selling Confiscated Bikes, Keeping The Money

To close out March 2025, the former police chief of a southern Illinois town called Wayne City pled guilty to two motorcycle-related charges in federal court. But they may not be what you expect.

RideApart

One Person Dead As Storms Wreak Havoc; Flooding, Tornado Risk Put Most Of US On High Alert

Nearly 2.5 million people were placed in a "high-risk" zone, which included parts of west Tennessee, northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, and regions of western Kentucky and southern Illinois.

International Business Times

At least six dead as ‘once in a generation’ storm lashes several states

Extreme weather warnings were issued across Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi

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Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 1 person

Violent storms have cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes

The Independent UK

Can a TikTok star make it to Congress?

In an interview, Kat Abughazaleh explained why she's running to unseat a fellow a Democrat in Illinois

Salon

Free museum days for Illinois residents in April

As wet spring weather descends on Chicago, free museum days provide a budget-friendly rainy day activity. From the Shedd to the Planetarium to the Museum of Contemporary Art, here are a list of free days in April.

Chicago Sun-Times

OnlyFans hit with class action lawsuit from two men who say they weren’t talking to models

M. Brunner and J. Fry of Illinois say creators they subscribed to were employing agencies to “impersonate” models

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In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings

At least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income

The Independent UK

Young Abraham Lincoln's tiny Illinois town is due for a makeover

The village where Abraham Lincoln came of age is deteriorating

The Independent UK

Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

The Prairie Land Potawatomi Nation has reclaimed land in Illinois that was promised to the tribe’s leader 175 years ago but stolen by the federal government 20 years later

The Independent UK

Influencer Announces Run For Congress After Revealing She Was Questioned By Elon Musk's Lawyers: 'I'm Not Scared'

A 26-year-old influencer launched a congressional bid for Illinois' 9th District, while revealing she was recently questioned by Elon Musk's lawyers.

Latin Times

History and Timeline of the 'March Madness' Nickname for the NCAA Tournament

Here's everything you need to know about the history of the term 'March Madness', including when. it became officially linked to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Is Illinois Tool Works Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Due to Illinois Tool Works’ underperformance relative to SPX over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III signed ‘Donald Trump’ on his guilty plea

Crimo killed seven people and injured nearly 50 more when he attacked a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois

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Jury finds Illinois man guilty of killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy in hate crime after Hamas attack on Israel

Joseph Czuba could face life in prison for 2023 stabbing attack against tenants

The Independent UK

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Illinois landlord charged with murdering Muslim boy

A jury in Illinois began deliberations on Friday in the criminal trial of a landlord charged in the brutal 2023 attack on a Palestinian American family that left a 6-year-old dead

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade and river dyeing details

St. Patrick's Day weekend will kick off Saturday with the river dyeing and downtown parade.

The Independent UK

Police video and 911 call play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy's murder

A harrowing 911 call, police video and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime trial for an Illinois landlord accused of killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy continues Wednesday

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Illinois landlord charged with 2023 hate crime and murder of Palestinian American boy set for trial

An Illinois landlord charged with murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in a 2023 attack on a Palestinian American mother and her young son is expected at trial

Sports Illustrated

Duke’s March Tune-Up Should Frighten NCAA Tournament Field

Despite freshman star Cooper Flagg’s quiet—for him—night, the Blue Devils controlled all facets of the game against Illinois.

The Guardian - UK

Jerry Butler, soul hitmaker and Illinois politician, dies aged 85

Singer and songwriter who had a longstanding partnership with Curtis Mayfield earned the nickname ‘Iceman’ for his cool demeanour

Barchart

What Are Wall Street Analysts’ Target Price for Illinois Tool Works Stock?

Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Latin Times

Illinois Surgeon Placed Hidden Cameras in Hospital Restrooms to Record Female Employees: Police

Former Illinois neurosurgery resident Henry Chang pleaded guilty to secretly recording female employees in hospital restrooms.

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Illinois Governor Proposes Statewide Ban On Cellphones In Classrooms

Illinois Governor proposes ban on cellphones in classrooms to enhance student achievement and mental health.

The Independent UK

Illinois governor to back 'screen-free schools' and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is planning to endorse a statewide ban on cellular devices in public schools

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