The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

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 · Feb 28, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

What is Pulaski Day? Here's what's closed and the history of this Chicago holiday

Pulaski Day will be observed on Monday, March 2. Chicago and Cook County government offices and courts will be closed. Chicago Public Schools, local banks and post offices will be open.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2025

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.

Barchart · Feb 21, 2025

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.

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2025

Illinois Governor Proposes Statewide Ban On Cellphones In Classrooms

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

Top News · Feb 19, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Trusts for Child Influencers: What Families Need to Know

As video blogging, or vlogging, gains popularity (and profitability), new laws are shaping financial obligations for caregivers of young creators.

Kiplinger · Feb 15, 2025

Brothers Charged With Murder of Mom's Boyfriend During Heated Argument at Gender Reveal Party

Two brothers have been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing their mother's boyfriend to death during a gender reveal party at a restaurant in Illinois.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025

Illinois data shows inmates with violent records from shuttered prison sent to medium-security sites

When the Illinois Department of Corrections shut down the century-old Stateville Correctional Center in September, officials transferred 278 inmates convicted of murder and dozens more serving time for violent crimes to other lockups across the state

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025