The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Make catalytic converters less of a ‘hot’ commodity by tackling thefts nationally

Illinois and others states have taken steps to stop thefts that are on the rise in Chicago and elsewhere. But without national action, theft crews won’t be deterred from selling their stolen goods across state lines without much scrutiny.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023

Fellowship equips community members as nonlegal representatives in immigration cases

CHICAGO — For as long as she can remember, Martha Armenta felt invisible in the only country she knew as home. She grew up in Little Village, where her parents settled after moving to Chicago from Sinaloa, Mexico, escaping poverty and violence, she said.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 14, 2023

As Trump pleads not guilty, Liz Cheney warns: ‘We have a continued assault on the rule of law in this country’

Ex-Rep. Liz Cheney received the 2023 Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government — named after the Illinois senator and corruption fighter — in a ceremony hosted by the University of Illinois system.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023

Planned Parenthood of Illinois reports spike in abortion patients since Roe v. Wade overturned

Patients seeking both medication and procedure abortions rose 54% in the last year, and those needing financial and travel help more than doubled.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023

Illinois governor signs ‘nation-leading’ law banning book bans

Democratic governor condemns ‘vitriolic strain of white nationalism’ fuelling threats to libraries

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Rauner’s return: Former Republican governor visits state Capitol to unveil official portrait — but won’t talk politics

Former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner deflected reporters’ questions about Democrats’ continued placement of blame on him or a two-year budget impasse when he was governor. He also didn’t mention his now-indicted nemesis, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023

'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books

A new law signed in Illinois on Monday will require the state's libraries to uphold a pledge not to ban material because of partisan disapproval, starting on Jan. 1, 2024

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023

Fast Lane To Rivian Ownership: Drive Home R1T On Same Day At This Event

The Rivian R1T can be bought in a day at Rivian's same-day delivery event at the brand's Normal, Illinois service center

InsideEVs · Jun 12, 2023

'If you want to die in jail, keep talking' – two national security law experts discuss the special treatment for Trump and offer him some advice

Lawyer Thomas A. Durkin has spent much of his career working in national security law, representing clients in a variety of national security and domestic terrorism matters. Joseph Ferguson was a national security prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, where Durkin was also a…

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023

Ban the ban, not the book? Giannoulias caps return with string of legislative wins, including anti-censorship law

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias told the Sun-Times he was “blown away” after reading about book bans across the country. “To me, this is a slippery slope, and it goes against what education is about,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023