The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Illinois man convicted of giving son rifle he used to kill 4

An Illinois man faces up to three years in prison after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used to shoot and kill four people in 2018 at a Waffle House in Tennessee

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Abortion-friendly states prep for more patients if Roe falls

Reproductive rights advocates are planning to open new abortion clinics or expand the capacity of existing ones in states without restrictive abortion laws

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Early vote kickoff spotlights voter confusion in new Illinois congressional districts

In-person early voting starts May 26 in Chicago; June 1 for suburban Cook residents; and on Thursday for voters in Lake, DuPage, Will, Kane counties and other parts of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2022

Bill Shaikin: Nationals fired scout for refusing COVID vaccine. He's now selling cars — and suing.

LOS ANGELES — In 1984, Joe Maddon was the manager of the Peoria Chiefs, a team that played in a cozy Illinois ballpark located next to an agricultural research center. The minor leagues were, shall we say, a little more informal in those days.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022

Valencia airs first TV ad in Illinois secretary of state race, taking potshots at Giannoulias

Democrats across the nation are hoping to use the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that could signal the overturning of Roe v. Wade to bring voters to the polls. That’s a trickier strategy for Valencia in the secretary of state’s race.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022

Illinois is far from social equity in cannabis market

If legislators give social equity legislation the attention it deserves, Illinois can begin to fulfill the promises of equity and justice.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022

Illinois stops Carvana sales over delays with registrations, titles

Carvana’s license to operate in Illinois was suspended after consumer complaints. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office said some buyers are waiting four to six months for proof of vehicle ownership.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

Put red light camera companies under the microscope

Attorney General Kwame Raoul should investigate the manner of compensation of red light camera companies throughout the Chicagoland suburbs and Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2022

Miss Grass Cannabis Products Available In Illinois Through Partnership With Ascend Wellness

Miss Grass will launch its products in Illinois through its ongoing partnership with Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: AAWH) (CSE: AAWH.U).

Benzinga · May 16, 2022

Campaign contributions to Welch’s wife raises question: Is Madigan era truly over?

Politicians who operate in ways that bring them personal benefit could end up on a slippery slope.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 14, 2022