Driver choking by side of road saved by deputy on patrol This is the moment a deputy saves a woman choking by the side of the road after he noticed her struggling whilst he was on patrol in Illinois. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over role in ICE protests According to court documents, Democratic congressional candidate in Illinois has been indicted along with five others over blocking vehicles during protests outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Texas Tribune · Oct 29, 2025
Jury set to resume deliberations in trial of Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey An Illinois jury is set for a second day of deliberations in the first-degree murder trial of a sheriff’s deputy in the July shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Jury deliberations start in trial of Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey An Illinois jury has begun deliberating over the first-degree murder charges against a sheriff's deputy in the shooting death last year of Sonya Massey, a Black woman in her home who had called 911 for help The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
ICE Agents Abuse? Viral Video Shows Enforcers Separating and Detaining Mother and Children at School Drop-Off The viral video shows federal agents in uniform detaining a woman inside what many users claim is an Illinois school, allegedly in front of her children. International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025
Two Illinois National Guard members vow to defy Trump’s orders: ‘Not what we signed up to do’ An appeals court earlier this month upheld an order pausing the threatened Guard operation in Illinois The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Republican Indiana governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps GOP-led state is latest that Trump administration has put pressure on to undertake redistricting to favor Republicans The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2025
Indigenous Americans dragged, carried or floated 5-ton tree more than 100 miles to North America's largest city north of Mexico 900 years ago Researchers have determined the age and origin of a massive tree that was found at the pre-Columbian city of Cahokia in what is now Illinois. LiveScience · Oct 26, 2025
A Black woman was fatally shot in her home by a cop after calling 911 for help. He’s now on trial for her murder Sonya Massey, a single mother of two teenagers, was killed in her Illinois home by a sheriff’s deputy in July 2024 The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Illinois Governor candidate’s life shattered as he loses family in helicopter crash We hope his family can rest in peace. We Got This Covered · Oct 24, 2025
The Nick Bartlett Show: Week 9 Previews for Games in West Nick Bartlett talks in depth about UCLA at Indiana, Illinois at Washington, BYU at Iowa State, and Houston at Arizona State. SuperWest Sports · Oct 24, 2025
Illinois warns immigration officers tampering with license plates is illegal Hotline introduced to report on agents’ vehicles after one said plates were changed every day in video The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2025
Family of Former GOP Senator Darren Bailey Killed in Montana Helicopter Crash Former Illinois senator Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash in rural Montana, prompting widespread condolences and an official investigation. International Business Times UK · Oct 23, 2025
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025 At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.
The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2025 Four members of Illinois politician’s family killed in helicopter crash Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren all killed in accident in Montana
Reason · Oct 23, 2025 A Monstrous Misunderstanding of Martin v. Mott: Why the Supreme Court Should Stay Its Hand Rather Than Judge Perry's Temporary Restraining Order A guest post by Prof. John Dehn.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Four family members of Illinois politician Darren Bailey killed in helicopter crash Zachary Bailey was piloting the helicopter when it went down, according to reports
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 ‘Simply unbearable’: Mother of slain 20-year-old wants DHS to stop using her daughter to justify Chicago crackdown The Department of Homeland Security has said its ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area is dedicated to Katie Abraham, an Illinois resident who died in January in a hit-and-run car wreck involving an undocumented immigrant
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Sonya Massey could have been saved after Sean Grayson shot her at home, court hears: Trial Day 4 recap Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler
GOBankingRates · Oct 22, 2025 Illinois’ 15 Best Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025 Top spots blend strong livability, reasonable housing costs.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey Opening statements in the trial of a former sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of a Black woman, in her Springfield, Illinois, home are scheduled for Wednesday
Reason · Oct 21, 2025 On National Guard Deployments, Trump Tells SCOTUS His Power Is 'Unreviewable' Will the Supreme Court grant Trump the overwhelming judicial deference he demands?
Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025 Life after Congress: Rodney Davis’ off-ramp includes solutions and a shorkie - Roll Call “It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican.
International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025 Federal Judge 'Startled' by ICE Conduct Orders Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Operations A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders