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Illinois quick hits: Campbell to retire; conflict of interest found in state agency
Campbell to retire An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness as sheriff and suggested he and his family had received death threats. The 60-year-old Campbell said he would vacate his office no later than Aug. 31. ...
Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. Liberty Justice Center Senior Counsel Jeffrey Schwab explained that political matters as defined in the law extends to discussions surrounding policy changes or regulations. "You can imagine a company wanting to talk about changes to...
Pritzker says legislation to increase estate tax threshold still alive
(The Center Square) – Although a bipartisan measure to raise the threshold on estate taxes stalled in the Illinois General Assembly, the legislation may not be dead yet. Current state law says that if an estate is under a $4 million threshold, there are no estate taxes to pay, a number that critics say is too low. If the number is higher, proponents of raising the threshold said some families have been forced to sell off some or all of the family farm just to...
Arizona Pair Arrested in McHenry County with 120,000 Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone
McHenry County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of two individuals from Tucson, Arizona, who were caught with a significant quantity of fentanyl pills. According to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Gloria Gastelum, 54, and German Vargas, 22, were apprehended yesterday near Marengo after being found in possession of 120,000 fentanyl pills falsely marked as oxycodone.
Cicada emergence may be linked to rash of mite bites
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside after the cicadas died off, there are pockets of people getting mysterious bug bites. Neighbors in west suburban Elmhurst have been complaining of itchy pink welts on their skin.
Woodridge PD: 2 dead, one gravely injured after apparent murder suicide
WOODRIDGE, Ill. — Two males are dead and another is in grave condition after a shooting in the southwest suburbs Friday night. According to the Woodridge Police Department, officers were called to the 3500 block of 83rd Street around 9 p.m. and when they arrived on scene, they found two dead males and one male […]
Lombard boys' rocky business venture proves to be a sparkling success
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A group of 9- and 10-year-old boys found a fun way to spend their summer break. They stumbled on a gold mine – or rather, a rock mine – that has turned into a sparkling success.Carter, Isiah, Tommy, and Pete are buds from the same neighborhood in Lombard. Now they're business partners."Isiah was smashing these rocks with a hammer, and he found one of the gems," Carter said. "Then Isiah said we should sell these, and then we just started selling them."Taken from Isiah's side yard, the boys hammered out a plan as solid as their merchandise....
Shooting near busy Chicago intersection sends 2 men to hospital
Chicago police are looking for the suspect in a shooting that sent two men to the hospital early Sunday morning. Authorities said a 33-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were on the sidewalk near Cicero and North Avenues when it happened.
Driver killed in car crash in Archer Heights on city’s Southwest Side overnight, police say
CHICAGO — A male driver was killed in a car crash overnight in Archer Heights on the city’s Southwest Side. According to Chicago police, the male was driving south in a silver sedan in the 3600 block of West 47h Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when he disregarded a traffic light entering an intersection. A […]
Chicago Tribune Silver Football: What to know about the Big Ten’s highest honor, 100 years later
One hundred years later, the Chicago Tribune Silver Football remains one of the highest honors a Big Ten player can receive. The list of winners includes future Pro Football Hall of Famers and Super Bowl MVPs along with others less remembered in the sport’s annals. But all have individual stories of perseverance and determination that made them into the men they were. Originally intended for the ...
Chicago Air and Water Show wraps up at North Avenue Beach after day 2
A gorgeous sunrise Sunday set the tone on North Avenue Beach for day two of the 64th annual Chicago Air and Water Show.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchAll different kinds of aircraft ripped through the Chicago skyline on Sunday morning.The U.S. Navy Blue Angels roared across the city and the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jumped on Sunday, leaving an unforgettable experience.SEE ALSO | Chicago Air & Water Show 2024: Parking, transit, full lineup, prohibited items and moreThere were also many amazing civilian performers in stunt planes, including some appearing in the show for the first...
FOX shows wrong photo of Mallory Swanson during Cubs-White Sox game
USWNT striker Mallory Swanson on Saturday scored the game-winning goal to secure a gold medal for her squad in the 2024 Paris Olympics. But that apparently isn’t enough to get an accurate graphic from FOX. Mallory is the wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, who was unable to fly out to support her in... The post FOX shows wrong photo of Mallory Swanson during Cubs-White Sox game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels make NFL debuts: Bears No. 1 overall pick shines, Commanders QB scores TD
Saturday marked the NFL debuts of the Nos. 1 and 2 overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, as Caleb Williams saw his first preseason action for the Chicago Bears and Jayden Daniels made his debut for the Washington Commanders. Daniels took the field first and quickly made his presence...
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