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Illinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rules
2+ week, 3+ day ago (466+ words) August 26, 2026 / 2:52 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday he has joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging new rules that purport to give it authority to regulate mail-in voting in federal elections. The suit…...
Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as destructive storms blast through parts of Midwest
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) Updated on: February 20, 2026 / 9:40 AM EST / CBS News Destructive storms blasting through parts of the Midwest spawned tornadoes that hit Indiana and Illinois, as near-hurricane force winds swept parts of the region. A violent tornado ripped through southeastern Illinois on Thursday,…...
Illinois lawmakers considering ban on guns like Glocks
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (631+ words) May 21, 2026 / 3:07 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation's most popular types of firearms. The House Gun Violence Prevention Committee voted 9-5 along party lines on…...
Northern lights bring colorful show to North Georgia skies: Here's how you can see them
10+ mon, 15+ hour ago (388+ words) November 12, 2025 / 11:55 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Lucky night owls across the United States had the chance to see one of nature's most colorful phenomena: the northern lights on Tuesday night. The aurora borealis, caused by bursts of energy from solar storms,…...
Aurora development boom hits gas service snag, leaving schools and builders in limbo
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (1173+ words) May 7, 2026 / 3:31 PM MDT / CBS Colorado One of Aurora's fastest-growing areas is running into an unexpected and confusing obstacle: uncertainty over whether natural gas service will be available for thousands of new homes and a school already under construction. Along the…...
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Aurora, city urges homeowners to take action
1+ year, 3+ day ago (399+ words) Updated on: September 9, 2025 / 5:57 PM MDT / CBS Colorado The emerald ash borer, a tiny yet destructive invasive beetle, has been confirmed in Aurora. That's prompting officials in the Colorado city to remove or treat infected trees and encourage residents to monitor…...
New Illinois laws in 2026: Gun safety, squatters, medical assistance in dying, immigration and more
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1672+ words) Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 1:02 PM CST / CBS Chicago A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying for terminally ill patients, protections for immigrants and…...
Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker's sway, Democrats' views of ICE, outside spending
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1069+ words) March 16, 2026 / 11:59 PM EDT / CBS News All three leading candidates, Stratton and Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, have pledged to fight the Trump administration in the Senate — particularly on immigration and enforcement — but for each, it's a matter of degree....
Aurora police capture suspects after stolen car became airborne then crashed during pursuit
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) Updated on: February 4, 2026 / 1:55 PM MST / CBS Colorado Police in Aurora captured three suspects wanted in a stolen car investigation after a pursuit that at one point had the vehicle catching air before it crashed. Investigators said it began early Tuesday…...
2026 Midterm Elections in Illinois
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) The 2026 Illinois Primary will be held on March 17, 2026. The 2026 midterm general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The entire U.S. House of Representatives and 33 U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs this fall. This year, dozens of candidates are vying for…...