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Johnson's Nominating Petitions Questioned Monday
(CHICAGO) -- The re-election bid of Chicago's progressive mayor faces a critical test Monday, as he faces a potentially historic challenge over an alleged paperwork error that could knock him off the ballot before a single vote is cast. Mayor Brandon Johnson submitted more t...
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Kirk Trial Date Could Come Today
(UTAH) -- Fourteen months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we may find out Monday when his accused murderer, Tyler Robinson, will stand trial. The state wants a January 31, 2028 start date. Prosecutors say they could be ready by next October but asked the court to sc...
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Indiana Part of Trucker Enforcement
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced this week that federal immigration agents arrested more than 40 illegal immigrant truck drivers during a multi-state operation. In a post announcing the arrests, DHS said, "Too many American live...
Nov 3, 2026
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Johnson's Nominating Petitions Questioned Monday
(CHICAGO) -- The re-election bid of Chicago's progressive mayor faces a critical test Monday, as he faces a potentially historic challenge over an alleged paperwork error that could knock him off the ballot before a single vote is cast. Mayor Brandon Johnson submitted more t...
47m ago
Indiana Part of Trucker Enforcement
(WASHINGTON, DC) -- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced this week that federal immigration agents arrested more than 40 illegal immigrant truck drivers during a multi-state operation. In a post announcing the arrests, DHS said, "Too many American live...
Nov 3, 2026
Time Change is Time to Test Smoke Alarms
(Moline, IL) -- State and local fire safety officials gathered this week at the Moline Fire Department to emphasize the importance of testing smoke alarms with the coming time change. "Having working smoke alarms in your home is one of the simplest and most important wa...
Oct 30, 2026
Robin the penguin makes debut at Brookfield Zoo
A new Humboldt penguin named Robin has made her debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago after hatching this summer. Robin, named after American Humane Society President & CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, hatched on July 7 at the zoo. Guests can learn more about Humboldt penguins and the Z...
Oct 28, 2026
Rat birth control program touted as success in Chicago's Wicker Park, Bucktown communities
A rat birth control maker touted the success of its product in Chicago's Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods on Monday. Rodent birth control maker and sustainable rat population company SenesTech Inc. introduced its Evolve Rat Birth Control to Wicker Park Bucktown Special...
Oct 28, 2026
Downstate Search for Escaped Convict
(Marion, IL) -- Authorities are searching for an escaped Tennessee inmate after the vehicle he was believed to be traveling in was found Tuesday in Marion. Jacob Allen Morley is wanted by the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation after ...
Oct 28, 2026
