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National, State FOP Condemn Action by CPD Brass
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, and Chris Southwood, President of the Illinois State FOP lodge, were shocked and appalled at reports coming out...
Nick Gale Oct 06, 2025
Cubs Win, Take on Brewers Saturday
(CHICAGO) -- The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres Thursday at Wrigley Field in the National League Wild Card Series. They took the series 2-1. The Cubs will now go on to face the Milwaukee Brewe...
Nick Gale Oct 03, 2025
Winter Energy Assistance Available
(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to support income eligible househo...
Nick Gale Oct 02, 2025
Cook County Confirms Third Measles Case
(CHICAGO) -- The Cook County Department of Public Health has confirmed the third suburban Cook County measles case this year. The case was identified in an adult whose vaccination status is unknown. P...
Nick Gale Oct 01, 2025
Pritzker to Speak After Weekend ICE Activity
(CHICAGO) -- ICE agents were seen in downtown Chicago over the weekend taking several people into custody. Agents worked both on foot and by boat, patrolling the Chicago River. A post on social media ...
Nick Gale Sep 29, 2025
BBB Alert: Beware of High School Homecoming Scams
(CHICAGO) -- As high school students across Chicago and Northern Illinois prepare for the excitement of Homecoming dances, games, and celebrations, the Better Business Bureau is issuing an alert: scam...
Nick Gale Sep 23, 2025
Bill To Honor Kirk Introduced
(Dieterich, IL) -- State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pushing a measure to honor the life and work of Illinois native Charlie Kirk who was assassinated on September 10. House Bill 4132 declares:...
Nick Gale Sep 22, 2025
Memorial Service Set for Jim Edgar
(CHICAGO) -- Governor Jim Edgar will lie in state at the Illinois state capitol on Friday where visitors will be able to pay their respects. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Cent...
Nick Gale Sep 17, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Want Pritzker Out
(CHICAGO) -- A handful of Illinois Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker of hateful rhetoric and are calling for his impeachment. State Rep. Adam Niemerg has filed articles of im...
Nick Gale Sep 16, 2025
Jim Edgar Remembered
(CHICAGO) -- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is being remembered as a politician that could work with both sides of the political isle. Edgar passed away Sunday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. H...
Nick Gale Sep 15, 2025