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Judge Guts Illinois Program for Illegal Immigrants
(East St. Louis, IL) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was dealt a major legal blow Friday after a federal judge gutted key state laws providing in-state tuition, financial aid and scholarships to illegal immigrants, marking another win for the Trump administration's nationwide i...
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Lollapalooza adding THC drinks to its menu
Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Señorita margarita in several flavors from locally based Rhythm Beverages. The non-alcoholic drinks are already offered at the United Cente...
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Lollapalooza adding THC drinks to its menu
Something new is happening at Lollapalooza this year. THC beverages will be on the menu. Anyone 21 or older can drink a 12-ounce Señorita margarita in several flavors from locally based Rhythm Beverages. The non-alcoholic drinks are already offered at the United Cente...
7h ago
A Chicago public university will be the first in the city to offer an AI degree
Officials at Northeastern Illinois University announced in recent days a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence that will be offered this fall. According to the school, it will be the first university in the city to offer the degree, and applications are now open f...
7h ago
Illegal Caught in Gun Sting to be Deported
(CHICAGO) -- The latest benefactor of Illinois' sanctuary policies is an illegal immigrant and alleged Tren de Aragua member who was caught selling guns to an undercover ATF agent. Despite being caught red-handed in a sting operation last year and being in the country illega...
Jul 24, 2026
Kane Returns to Blackhawks
(CHICAGO) -- Patrick Kane, the top-scoring American-born player in NHL history, has signed a multi-year deal with the Blackhawks. The 37-year-old spent 15 seasons in Chicago after they drafted him first overall in the 2007 and went on to help the franchise win Stanley Cups i...
Jul 23, 2026
Save A Lot Could Close Seven Stores In Chicago
(CHICAGO) -- Save A Lot grocery stores is looking to close seven location including a location in the Englewood neighborhood. The company says it recently ended a management agreement with Yellow Banana, which operated the seven location. The company cites amid financial cha...
Jul 22, 2026
William Shatner playing Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
William Shatner is playing Riot Fest with his new heavy metal band - but has a fun list of demands in his rider. The iconic 95-year-old actor was announced Thursday and will play with his new band The *uckers. Just like the John Stamos demanding different items last year, Sh...
Jul 17, 2026
