Father, two children and two others killed in toxic tanker crash in Illinois are named The crash and the subsequent anhydrous ammonia leak led to the deaths of five people on Friday night The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Registration now open for Illinois residents who own assault weapons Under a new law that took effect earlier this year, residents in possession of assault weapons are required to submit an endorsement affidavit by Jan. 1, 2024. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023
Two children among five killed after truck carrying anhydrous ammonia overturns in Illinois A tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia, a poisonous gas, overturned and began leaking on Friday night in Illinois, killing five The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Five people killed in crash that releases leak of anhydrous ammonia A tanker carrying anhydrous ammonia, a poisonous gas, overturned and began leaking on Friday night in Illinois, killing five The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
5 dead after crash, chemical leak in downstate Teutopolis About 500 people were being evacuated from the area of the crash in central Illinois due to an anhydrous ammonia leak. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023
Truck accident in Illinois causes "multiple" deaths and an ammonia leak that leads to an evacuation Federal regulators are investigating the crash of a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia in Illinois The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023
A truck crash in Illinois kills 5 and forces temporary evacuation over ammonia leak The crash caused a large plume of anhydrous ammonia that caused dangerous air conditions in Teutopolis. Residents were later allowed to return to their homes after being evacuated. WEKU · Sep 30, 2023
Republican hysteria over Chinese electric vehicle battery plant makes no sense Elements of the far right have essentially claimed that Communists are using taxpayer funds to build some sort of spy base or to promote the Chinese Communist Party’s activities in Manteno. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Senior citizens are the safest drivers on Illinois roads The secretary of state is trying to permanently raise driver testing requirement from 75 years old to 79. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Picture Chicago: 17 of the best Sun-Times photos from this week in news Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling was sworn in as the city’s top cop, United Auto Workers members went on strike in Illinois, and a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee girl walked along Navy Pier. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Wedding officiants, teaser profiles, and administrative animals. Reason · Sep 29, 2023
Clearer college financial aid offers promised by hundreds of colleges, including some in Illinois Northern Illinois, Chicago State and Northeastern Illinois commit to new standardized financial aid offers. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, University of Chicago haven’t signed on. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Mast ahead in production in a surprisely good year for nuts Mast production looks good across most of Illinois as we head into the opening of archery deer season on Sunday, Oct. 1; plus some notes leading into the archery opener. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Veterans deserve a free education, no matter their discharge status A client of mine took a weed gummy to help him sleep while he was battling with PTSD, a veterans’ lawyer writes. He received a general discharge and is no longer eligible to access the one thing he valued most: a free education. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023 Black drivers are pulled over by police more, mostly for non-moving violations In recent years, the share of Black drivers involved in traffic stops statewide has reached the highest level on record, a WBEZ/Investigative Project on Race and Equity investigation has found.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Water discharge from Trump Tower into Chicago River continues to break rules, Illinois attorney general alleges The Illinois attorney general’s office filed an amended complaint to a 2018 lawsuit accusing the hotel owners of continuing to skirt rules about water discharge into the Chicago River.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Pritzker touts Illinois pot legalization as model for other states Since marijuana was legalized in the state in 2020, pot shops have brought in more than $669 million in sales and added more than 30,000 jobs. But the state also legalized pot in a way that addresses past harms of the war on drugs and harsh drug sentencing, the governor…
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Giannoulias wants permanent jump in driving test age from 75 to 79 The change would keep in place a temporary state policy that went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening to crops and trees Illinois says an invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in the state for the first time
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2023 Spartans Wire Picks: Our predictions for every Week 5 Big Ten game Check out our picks for this week's slate of Big Ten games
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023 Businessman who bribed 2 lawmakers argues for leniency Lawyers for James T. Weiss asked a judge to give him a prison sentence of less than 27 months, arguing the bill Weiss wanted to pass would have generated at least one penny in tax revenue on each transaction on so-called sweepstakes machines.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023 Associated Press Illinois high school football rankings for Week 6 The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2023 Gallery: Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football Photos of Mel Tucker during his tenure with Michigan State football
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023 Spotted lanternfly found in Illinois for the first time If you see the bug, take a photo, squish it and then report it to the state Agriculture Department.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2023 Traffic stops of Black drivers across Illinois at a 20-year high despite law Obama championed The law that then-state Sen. Barack Obama sponsored aimed to collect law enforcement data and reduce racial disparities in police traffic stops but has fallen short, a WBEZ / Investigative Project on Race and Equity has found.