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Chicago Public Schools Used Workers on ‘Do Not Hire’ List as Sports Officials, Report Shows

At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Takes Stand to Testify in His Own Federal Corruption Trial

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.

Trump Announces $20 Billion Investment, Oil Drilling Expansion at First Post-Certification Press Conference

President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.

CDC Reports Increases in Overdose Deaths Linked to Synthetic Opioid ‘Carfentanil,’ More Potent Than Fentanyl

The CDC has reported a sharp increase in overdose deaths linked to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl.

Madigan’s Lucrative Law Firm Draws Attention in Corruption Trial

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is seeking to block prosecutors from questioning his long-time law partner about the profits generated by their private law firm. Prosecutors argue the firm's lucrative earnings, reportedly more than $1 million annually for Madigan as a 50% partner, are central to understanding his motives in the corruption case.

Illinois Family Demands Justice After Mexican Drug Cartel Killed 30-Year-Old Man

An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.

Illegal Immigrant Charged in South Carolina After Fake Bomb Threat Shutdown Interstate 85

A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested in South Carolina after a fake bomb threat during a traffic stop caused a major shutdown of Interstate 85, disrupting traffic for nearly five hours.

Illinois Teenager Charged Over Threatening to ‘Shoot Up’ Elementary School On TikTok

An 18-year-old woman from Des Plaines has been charged with disorderly conduct following allegations that she made threats to "shoot up" a suburban elementary school in September.

Americans Continue Moving to Red States

U-Haul released data from one-way moves of 2024, finding that several of the states with the greatest number of incoming residents are Republican-led.

Illinois Hospital System Brings Back Mask Mandates

An Illinois hospital system issued a mask mandate due to "widespread respiratory illnesses."

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