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Severe Weather System Causes 28 Deaths, Millions Remain at Risk

A severe weather system has caused 28 deaths and widespread destruction across the central and eastern United States, with millions more at risk this week as damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes are anticipated.

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Illinois Blocks Federal Access to Autism Health Data

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a nationwide first executive order blocking the federal government from accessing Illinois residents' personal health data related to autism, citing privacy concerns and rejecting a plan by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. to use the data for research into the ...

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Noem Criticizes Illinois Sanctuary Policies; Pritzker Defends

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized Illinois' sanctuary policies on Wednesday, claiming they endanger citizens, while Governor JB Pritzker defended them as compliant with federal law and focused on public safety, highlighting the ongoing political conflict over immigration enforcement...

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Illinois Landlord Sentenced to 53 Years for Hate Crime Murder of Six-Year-Old Boy

Joseph Czuba, a 73-year-old Illinois landlord, was sentenced to 53 years in prison on Friday for the October 2023 murder of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and the attempted murder of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, in a hate-crime attack driven by anti-Muslim bias linked to the Israel-Gaza war.

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Four Children Killed, Seven Injured in Illinois Summer Camp Crash

A Jeep driven by Marianne Akers crashed into the YNOT Outdoors Summer and After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, on Monday at approximately 3:20 pm, killing four children (Kathryn Corley, Alma Buhnerkempe, Ainsley Grace Johnson, and Rylee Britton) and critically injuring seven-year-old Ella Orsi an...

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Crimo Receives Life Sentence for Highland Park Parade Massacre

Robert Crimo III was sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens more during the July 4, 2022, Highland Park, Illinois, Independence Day parade; he also received 48 consecutive 50-year sentences for attempted murder.

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Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration Revitalizes His Illinois Hometown

The inauguration of Pope Leo XIV has brought global attention to his childhood home in Dolton, Illinois, a town grappling with socioeconomic challenges, leading to a surge in property value and tourism, and highlighting the contrast between the Pope's humble origins and his current position.

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Measles Outbreak Spreads to Missouri After Aquarium Visit

An unvaccinated person with measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th, potentially exposing hundreds of visitors; this follows a major Texas outbreak with 800+ cases and 2 deaths, the largest in two decades.

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Illinois Landlord Sentenced to 53 Years for Hate Crime Murder of Muslim Boy

In Joliet, Illinois, Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the hate-crime murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and attempted murder of his mother, Hanan Shaheen, motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment related to the Gaza war.

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Federal Investigation Launched into Illinois School District Over Alleged Racial Discrimination

The Department of Education is investigating Evanston-Skokie School District 65 in Illinois for potential Title VI violations, including race-based segregation in student and staff training and materials associating "whiteness" with negative attributes; the investigation was prompted by a complaint ...

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Illinois After-School Camp Crash Kills Four Children

Four children and one teenager died when a vehicle driven by Marianne Akers crashed into an Illinois after-school camp on Tuesday; six others were injured, and police are investigating.

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Crimo Pleads Guilty in Highland Park Parade Shooting; Survivors Testify

Robert Crimo III, 24, pleaded guilty to the July 4, 2022 Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting, where he killed seven and wounded dozens, and his sentencing is set for Thursday despite his absence and the emotional testimony from survivors.

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