CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois officials announced the first influenza death in a child this season. The influenza activity in the state has moved to "very high." The Illinois Department of Public Health ...

AP calls Illinois House District 13 for Nikki Budzinski. Nov 6 • 4:53 AM ET AP calls Illinois House District 17 for Eric Sorensen. Nov 5 • 10:59 PM ET AP calls Illinois House District 6 for Sean ...

Illinois gun owners will need to take new steps to secure firearms in their homes in 2026, especially when children are present. Senate Bill 8, also known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, prohibits gun ...

Former Illinois sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years in shooting of unarmed Black woman An Illinois judge on Thursday sentenced a former sheriff's deputy to the maximum 20 years in prison in the ...

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