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UIC student arrested, student center evacuated after attempted stabbing on campus

A University of Illinois Chicago student was arrested after an attempted stabbing in the school's student center on Wednesday afternoon, university officials said. A University of Illinois Chicago student was arrested after an attempted...

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Bloomington shooting: Giana Dettloff, North Central College student, Glenbard North grad killed near Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington police responded to reports of a shooting at 1:30 am on Sunday, confirming a total of nine people, ages 16 to 22, were shot. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 are centre, 1 lean right, 3 are not rated.

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Illinois ballot questions 2026: What Chicago-area voters need to know

Illinois voters will face more than just a slate of candidates in the Nov. 3 election. Ballot questions across the Chicago area could affect property taxes, school funding, public safety and how local governments operate. Many of the...

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What to know about the 2026 Illinois State Report Card and how schools in Chicago fared on key metrics

<p><i>This story was </i><a class="Link" href="https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/10/30/2026-illinois-state-report-card-released-by-isbe-with-data-on-cps-schools/" target="_blank" ><i>originally published</i></a><i> by Chalkbeat....

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Illinois police with credibility issues have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times

This story is part of an investigative series coproduced by the Chicago Reader and Invisible Institute. In 2024, Douglas Dyhrkopp, state’s attorney of Gallatin County in southern Illinois, began receiving complaints that a veteran law...

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Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul projected to win reelection

Longtime Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is set to win reelection, beating out Republican challenger and former Chicago City Council Ald. Bob Fioretti. As of midnight Tuesday, Raoul had received 61.5% of the vote with...

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Two newcomers race to represent South Side’s District 6b amid enrollment declines in Chicago School Board race

District 6b neighborhoods: Greater Grand Crossing, Grand Boulevard, Washington Park, Near South Side, the Loop, Douglas, Woodlawn, Englewood, Fuller Park, Hyde Park Michael Neal , a South Side native and longtime pastor, is facing off...

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Chicago Teachers Union poised to capture half of school board district seats, but likely to lose presidency

<p>Despite being massively outspent, the Chicago Teachers Union was leading in nine of the 20 school board seats as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to election results from the Associated Press. That would be enough to throw up formidable...

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2026 midterm elections: 3 key local races to watch as candidates make final push for votes

The Illinois governor's race, Illinois Senate race, and the first fully elected Chicago School Board are key races to watch locally.

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Lake View hospital kitchen reopens after license pulled for 'cockroach infestation,' other violations

<p>Illinois Masonic Medical Center's cafeteria and kitchen has reopened after it was shuttered earlier this month when a “cockroach infestation” contributed to a failed health inspection, according to the Chicago Department of Public...

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Illinois Midterm Elections Live Results

As soon as the newly elected U.S. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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Illinois tops Maryland on last-second field goal

<p>COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Ethan Moczulski kicked a 26-yard field goal on the final play to lift Illinois to a 20-17 victory over Maryland on Saturday.</p><p>Fresh off a win over Oregon, the Illini struggled for most of the game against...

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Help Illinois Veterans secure safe housing and support resources with your purchase of a 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket from the Illinois Lottery

Obstacles like physical injuries, mental health challenges, and financial hardship can make reintegrating into civilian life particularly challenging for military veterans. For many of these American heroes, a little support can go a...

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Advocates say a loophole in an Illinois contract allows ICE to access data for immigration enforcement

<p>A multimillion-dollar contract with Appriss Insights LLC, which runs the state’s crime victim notification system, contains a provision that allows the company to share jail data with third parties, including Immigration and Customs...

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Republicans face uphill battle in races for Illinois attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state

Illinois’ statewide offices could end up Tuesday where they have been for decades — with a full slate of Democrats taking the reins. The state hasn’t seen a Republican as secretary of state in nearly 30 years, as attorney general in...

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Blue tsunami raises Democrats' already massive advantages in the Illinois General Assembly

Democrats’ nationwide blue tsunami swept through Springfield on Tuesday night, too, running up the state party's super majorities toward historic highs in the Illinois General Assembly. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Sun-Times expands Super 25: Every high school in Illinois eligible for football, basketball rankings

<p>The actual, physical newspaper was a vital part of my life for as long as I can remember. Chicago newspapers arrived in the morning, and the Joliet Herald-News arrived in the afternoon.</p><p>My mother read them every morning, and I...

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Julianna Stratton’s win marks historic first for women of color in Illinois politics

<p>When Lt. Gov.-elect Julianna Stratton is sworn in as a U.S. senator in January, Illinois will become the first state with two women of color serving simultaneously.</p><p>Stratton, Illinois' first Black lieutenant governor, will also...

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As blue wave sweeps country, Illinois Democrats want to unwind Trump policies 'as quickly as possible'

<p>Voters across America — and Illinois — sent a loud and clear message to President Donald Trump on Election Night as Democrats flipped seats across the country in a referendum on the president’s aggressive immigration policies, the...

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No. 3 Illinois beats Fairleigh Dickinson 120-45

CHAMPAIGN — Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks each scored 20 points Monday night as No. Despite not having David Mirkovic available, No. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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JB Pritzker says his reelection as Illinois governor shows hope is winning out over fear

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat JB Pritzker won election Tuesday as governor of Illinois, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. Illinois Gov. Covered by...

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Syed vs. Hills suburban state legislative race is one of the most expensive ever

Republicans are not expected to make a dent in Democrats' supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly, but a multi-million-dollar suburban legislative race has turned into a fiery, closely watched contest in the lead-up to Election...

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NITA's new $5B budget proposal boosts bus, rail frequency, safety commitments

<p>The Northern Illinois Transit Authority wants your input on its expanded 2027 budget that aims to improve service and safety on CTA, Metra and Pace.</p><p>NITA's proposed operating budget is 15% larger than the current year — $5.02...

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Broden Mackert's 241 rushing yards spark Providence to a comeback win against Kankakee in 5A playoff showdown

<p>When the Illinois High School Association released the state playoff brackets, one likely first-round matchup caught everyone’s eye: Providence at Kankakee.</p><p>Possibly the two best teams in <a class="Link"...

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Kiss-cam controversy involving slew of suburban political figures draws lawsuit from conservative nonprofit

<p>The kiss-cam controversy in Lyons Township is heating up, with a lawsuit alleging that footage of the encounter and other relevant records were improperly withheld in violation of the state’s public records statute.</p><p>The elected...

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Gabby Shanahan, Jessica Dixon Heitman square off in suburban statehouse race spurred by scandal

A far southwest suburban legislative race could provide an indicator of just how much Springfield’s latest sexual harassment scandal is impacting Democrats who hold supermajorities in the Illinois General Assembly — and whether Speaker...

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Juliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate

2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Illinois Lt. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean...

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Patty García wants to move forward, as three other challengers vie for seat to replace Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia

There has been no shortage of controversy in the 4th Congressional District, where U.S. Patty Garcia won her bid to replace her former boss, U.S. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are not rated.

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Illinois secession movement grows as 12 more counties back split

Dozens of Illinois counties have now voted in favor of non-binding measures calling for separation from the state, raising new questions about the growing divide between Chicago and downstate communities. More Illinois counties vote to...

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Alexi Giannoulias wins re-election as Illinois Secretary of State, projects NBC News