Federal Judge Overturns Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban Federal judge overturns Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban, sparking debate on gun rights vs. public safety. Top News · Nov 9, 2024
US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
7 Pro-Trump Counties In Illinois Push For Secession From Chicago's Influence, 'Seeking A State That Reflects Their Values' Seven pro-Trump counties in Illinois have voted to explore seceding from Chicago's influence, aiming to create a new state that better represents their rural, conservative values. International Business Times UK · Nov 8, 2024
Former Republican Dares 'Scared, Weak' Trump to Come After Him For His Work on Jan. 6 Investigation Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman from Illinois and now senior political commentator, said that he was "not intimidated" by Trump. Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024
Illinois Governor Vows to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Trump: 'You Come for My People, You Come Through Me' Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a press conference Thursday, addressing President-elect Donald Trump's win against Vice President Kamala Harris, in which he pledged to do everything he could in order to protect his constituents. Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024
Part VI: Slavery and the Reconstruction Amendments An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), The Slaughter-House Cases (1873), Bradwell v. Illinois (1873), U.S. v. Cruikshank (1876), Strauder v. West Virginia (1880), The Civil Rights Case (1883), Yick Wo v. Hopkins (1886), Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) Reason · Nov 8, 2024
Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure. Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024
Wife of county judge accused of shooting him dead during domestic dispute Judge Michael Valentine, 41, was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds at the property in Edwards County, Illinois The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024
Illinois Governor Pritzker Vows To Protect Vulnerable Communities Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pledges to defend residents' rights and prosperity in the face of challenges. Top News · Nov 8, 2024
Democrat Nikki Budzinski Re-Elected In Illinois' 13Th Congressional District Democrat Nikki Budzinski secures victory in Illinois' 13th Congressional District, reaffirming constituents' trust and support for effective representation... Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen Wins Re-Election In Close Race Democratic Rep. Eric Sorensen secures reelection in Illinois' 17th district, expressing gratitude for support. Election updates and projections. Top News · Nov 6, 2024
Illinois Voter Cuts in Line at Polling Place, Punches 60-Year-Old Election Judge in the Face: Police An Illinois man is under arrest for allegedly punching an election judge in the face after attempting to cut in the voting line. Latin Times · Nov 5, 2024
Illinois man arrested after allegedly punching election judge who told him to wait in line Bystanders detained Daniel Schmidt after he allegedly attacked the judge The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024
Illinois officials take first step toward construction of 2 new prisons Illinois officials on Friday announced their impending search for a firm to manage the planning and construction of two prisons with a combined budget of $900 million The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024 Rot, romance and renovations: the reality of buying a cheap old house on Instagram From Germany to Japan, people are buying up draughty churches, leaky hotels and asbestos-filled schools for peanuts and turning them into dream homes. They can be as big as 40,000 sq ft – but are they always a great deal?
Newslaundry · Oct 29, 2024 The Indian American round-up: Pramila Jayapal and Raja Krishnamoorthi There are two Indian American politicians presently standing for elections in two very different locations.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024 Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports betting
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024 DNA tests identify 19th-century teenager's skull found in Illinois home's wall Investigators have determined that a skull found in the wall of an Illinois home in 1978 was that of an Indiana teenager who died more than 150 years ago
Reason · Oct 24, 2024 Illinois Scholarship Program Explicitly Excludes White Applicants The Minority Teachers for Illinois Scholarship Program is blatantly unconstitutional.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2024 How to buy Oregon Ducks vs Illinois Fighting Illini football tickets Want to watch the Oregon Ducks vs Illinois Fighting Illini in person on Saturday, Oct. 26? Tickets still remain for as little as $37.
Salon · Oct 22, 2024 Election cake’s sweet return An Illinois bakery's historic cherry and blueberry cake is educating voters about America’s electoral process
International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024 Meta Resumes Facial Recognition Tech To Combat Celeb-bait Scams The company will enroll around 50,000 public figures to launch a global trial in December, excluding major jurisdictions where it lacks regulatory clearance, such as Britain, European Union, South Korea, and Texas and Illinois in the United States.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say Federal prosecutors are telling a jury that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit
Latin Times · Oct 18, 2024 An Illinois Man Got Mad After a Broken Lottery Machine Forced Him to Buy a Different Ticket. That Ticket Won Him Over $9 Million A frustrated man ended up winning a $9.2 million prize after a broken lottery machine forced him to buy a ticket for a different game than he originally wanted.
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2024 What does Springfield, Illinois, in 1908 tell us about Springfield, Ohio, in 2024? Lying about Black people is nothing new in political campaigning.