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How long can Illinois trains block traffic at a railroad crossing? What to know
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (336+ words) Illinois state law limits trains from blocking railroad crossings for more than 10 minutes, but exceptions and a 2008 court ruling limit enforceability. Illinois state law says trains can’t block a railroad crossing for more than 10 minutes, but significant exceptions and a…...
Chicago homicides in 2026: 265 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
3+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics. Homicide data from the Illinois State Police, which... The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense…...
Chicago diver scours Lake Michigan’s floor for people's lost stuff
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1211+ words) CHICAGO — Mike Lang was mid-high-five when he heard a faint ping against the bow of his boat. Then came a clunk, as his wedding ring dropped 27 feet to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Lang, 44, had been watching the U.S. Air…...
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…...
Joe Ferguson: Chicago’s debating over casinos, video gaming and sweepstakes — so what’s the difference?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (253+ words) Gambling is nothing new in Chicago. Legal gambling is. City Hall’s handling of it still looks like the rackets of yore. With a suffocating debt and pension load, and another looming budget deficit, Chicago cannot afford incoherence on this important…...
PHOTO GALLERY: Illinois opens season against UAB
1+ week, 3+ day ago (267+ words) Less than two hours away from kickoff, here's how Illinois fans are preparing for the season opener. Illinois football arrives at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Illinois fans record the Illini Walk at Gies Memorial Stadium on Thursday afternoon....
Chicago Fire season 15 has kept its biggest Severide secret under wraps for a month
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) Chicago Fire season 15 has been filming for over a month now, and the start of production has led to a wave of spoilers about the new season. Leaks from the set have also given us our first look at season…...
‘They’re going to decide it all’: If Chicago White Sox want to stay atop AL Central, head-to-heads will be key
2+ week, 2+ day ago (914+ words) MINNEAPOLIS — Head-to-head division matchups in the upcoming weeks will go a long way in determining which team comes out on top in the American League Central. “They’re very important, they’re going to decide it all,” Chicago White Sox manager Will…...
Three Takeaways From Illinois Fighting Illini's 31-27 Loss to Duke
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (500+ words) Illinois appeared primed to start the season 2-0 after a strong first half against the Duke Blue Devils, but late offensive struggles doomed the Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon. Here are Roundtable's three biggest takeaways from the Illini's 31-27 defeat at the…...
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois remembers Sept. 11, 2001
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (295+ words) (The Center Square) – Memorial ceremonies were scheduled across the state on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks on the United States that happened Sept. 11, 2001. A n annual moment of remembrance ceremony was scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. at the…...