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The 74-year-old Rolling Meadows man was found unresponsive in a planter bed but investigators do not believe foul play is involved.
The legislation, sponsored by Glenview State Senator Laura Fine, prohibits schools from withholding transcripts from students who owe money.
Mayor Tom Hayes doesn't anticipate seeing detailed stadium plans for the Arlington Park property but is excited about taking initial steps.
The man recently returned from a trip to Europe and shows signs of the rare illness after being tested. He is one of 19 known U.S. cases.
Democrat Ann Gillespie sponsored the bills which reclassify catalytic converters as recyclable and that stiffen laws on car burglary tools.
Residents of the Northbrook Senior Center will be helping to collect groceries for the township food pantry to assist local residents.
Jordan Curtis, 18, remains in custody after Lake County police said they seized electronics with dozens of videos involving young girls.
Gary Kamen, 59, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2018 fatal stabbing of his wife, whom he told police he held hostage for hours.
The Illinois grocery chain cited 15 counties being in the "high" community category for it requiring store workers and vendors to mask up.
The Naperville entrepreneur wants to represent Illinoisans who want their economy, medical freedom, schools, communities, and freedoms back.
While 69 percent of Illinoisans are fully vaccinated, the study shows that nearly 10,200 lives could have been saved with COVID-19 shots.
Illinois scored well based on having extensive policies in place that afford protection to the state's 506,000 LGBTQ residents and families.
The hate crime lawsuit filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charges the Carroll County residents with harassment and other crimes.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the annual spring migration period has ended which limits the spread of the Avian flu.
Experts say gas demands from travelers over the Memorial Day holiday spiked prices, which are $2.06 more in Chicago than in June 2021.
Mayor Richard Irvin pulled out of the event after Aurora Pride banned uniformed cops and then later offered a "soft uniform" compromise.
Police said that the driver of a Chevy is being sought after investigators said that he shot another person in the head during a dispute.
City Manager Jim Capparelli says that Joliet has become a "dumping ground" for Will County communities and will work to find a solution.
Ashley Tamburrano struggled to get her father's dog back after she was taken to Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge after running off.
Medical examiners ruled Amaria Osby died from injuries associated with abuse. Her mother has been charged with first-degree murder.
