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Public defense reform advances as Illinois moves to hire statewide public defender
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (443+ words) CHICAGO — Nearly three years ago, Illinois became the first state in the nation to fully abolish its cash bail system, an effort pushed by criminal justice reform advocates who argued that the ability for a person to post bond after…...
Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...
Illinois audit finds child protection agency made progress, but was still noncompliant with 2020 law
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (551+ words) Two-year-old Ta’Naja Barnes’ 2019 death was so horrific that legislators passed a law in her honor to ensure the Department of Children and Family Services would provide abused and neglected kids with continued support services once they’re returned to their parents....
Illinois households lost $2.3 billion after switching power suppliers, watchdog says
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (357+ words) A new study found that Illinois households served by Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois have lost more than $2.3 billion since 2015 by switching to "alternative" electricity suppliers instead of sticking with utility default rates, according to My Stateline. The Citizens Utility…...
Chicago serial killer exhibit showcases rare artifacts from infamous cases
1+ week, 2+ day ago (491+ words) CHICAGO - A new exhibit opening this weekend is putting some of the most infamous serial killer cases in history on display, with thousands of artifacts offering a closer look at the people, investigations and victims behind the headlines. The exhibit…...
Chicago, Midwest face extreme heat warnings on Thursday
1+ week, 4+ day ago (260+ words) Chicago, along with other parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana, faces an extreme heat warning, with temperature records threatened in a number of places over the coming days. Thursday’s high in Chicago is forecast to be 95F (35C), and with…...
Chicago White Sox don’t cash in during 8th-inning opportunities in a 2-0 loss to the Houston Astros
1+ week, 4+ day ago (889+ words) HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox were in a position to break through in the eighth inning Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Tristan Peters was on third and Drew Romo on first with no outs in a scoreless game. The Astros…...
A lunar eclipse is happening soon. Here's when to look up in Illinois
3+ week, 3+ day ago (463+ words) A partial lunar eclipse is set to take over the skies of North America just two weeks after the recent solar eclipse. The celestial event will be visible across the United States this month and is set to coincide with…...
Chicago ruled out as host city for 2028 Democratic National Convention
3+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) CHICAGO - Chicago is out of the running to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention after Democrats narrowed their list of potential host cities to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia. The Democratic National Committee announced the three finalists Thursday as the party begins…...
Hononegah High School ranked among best in Illinois by US News
3+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) Rockton's Hononegah High School has been named among the top 60 public high schools in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of the nation's best educational institutions. Hononegah was ranked the 56th best high school in the state and…...