16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (645+ words) The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic Soldier Field, where they've played for half a century. Indiana lawmakers are attempting to lure them from the Windy City with a plan to finance and build a domed stadium in Hammond,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (796+ words) By JOHN O'CONNOR, Associated Press Sean Grayson, 31, responding to a call about a suspected prowler, fired on the 36-year-old Massey in her Springfield home early on July 6, 2024, after confronting her about how she was handling a pan of hot water…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (60+ words) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined "angel families" in Illinois on Wednesday to draw attention to what she called "dangerous sanctuary policies" of the state. "Since 2017, Illinois has ... Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is "protecting…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (74+ words) Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., another 80-year-old in Congress, has started informing allies she will not seek reelection, according to Politico. Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, 80, announced Wednesday he was not seeking reelection in 2026. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., another 80-year-old in Congress,…...