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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 led the nation in tornadoes in 2025 as Tornado Alley shifted into Midwest
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (464+ words) years, the number of tornadoes has gone down in states like Texas and Oklahoma, in what's known as...
Aurora Public Schools to open first dual language magnet school
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) Updated on: October 30, 2025 / 10:12 PM MDT / CBS Colorado Aurora Public Schools is preparing to open its first dual language magnet school in 2026, a move leaders say has been years in the making and one rooted in the Colorado city's diverse community....
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois October 17, 2025 / 4:15 PM EDT / CBS News Washington — President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National…...
Aurora warming center receives $360,000 donation of PPE from packaging firm Teinnovations
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (348+ words) December 11, 2025 / 7:12 PM CST / CBS Chicago The City of Aurora is opening its overnight warming shelter on Thursday night to protect people from the dangerous cold, but the center's staff said they're up against more than just the harsh conditions outside....
2026 Midterm Elections in Illinois
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ 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…...
Feds say more than 1,500 arrested in "Operation Midway Blitz," but data reveals some arrests from outside Illinois
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (514+ words) Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, and Kansas – the six states covered by ICE's Chicago field office. ICE...
Illinois 2026 Primary: How to register, vote by mail, early voting and more
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (640+ words) February 2, 2026 / 12:16 PM CST / CBS Chicago The Illinois primary for the 2026 midterm election will be held on March 17, 2026. The general midterm will be held on Nov. 3, 2026. Here's what you need to know to make sure you're ready to vote in Illinois....
Tornadoes hit Indiana, Illinois as destructive storms blast through parts of Midwest
6+ mon, 2+ 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,…...
Human services center in Aurora to close in January
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (140+ words) December 26, 2025 / 5:29 PM MST / CBS Colorado Beginning in 2026, the Aurora Service Center for Adams County Human Services will no longer be in operation. The center, located on Chambers Road, offers multiple services, including food, medical and cash assistance as well as…...