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Suspect Charged in Charlie Kirk Shooting Incident

Illinois prosecutors have formally charged a suspect in connection with the shooting at an event featuring controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. The charges mark a significant development in the high-profile case that has captured national at

TV Anchor Quits After On-Air Row With Charlie Kirk

A veteran Illinois TV news anchor has abruptly resigned following a tense, unscripted debate with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk over Trump's Chicago rally, igniting a firestorm over media impartiality.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Dies Aged 78

Jim Edgar, the popular former Republican Governor of Illinois who served from 1991 to 1999, has died aged 78. Remembered for his fiscal stewardship and bipartisan approach, his passing has prompted widespread tributes from across the political spectrum.

Charlie Kirk Memorial Vandalised: Suspect Arrested

A memorial to a young man named Charlie Kirk was defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti in Illinois. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the politically-motivated vandalism.

Glenview Lockdown: Armed Siege as Police Hunt Suspect

A major police operation is underway in Glenview, Illinois, after an armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home. Residents are urged to stay indoors as SWAT and negotiators work to resolve the situation.

St Leger 2024: Latest Betting Odds & Top Tips

The final British Classic of the season is here! Get the inside track on the betting favourites, odds, and expert analysis for the 2024 St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse.

Trump Demands Military Crackdown on Chicago Crime

Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on Chicago's crime crisis, urging a military-style intervention from the Department of Homeland Security and the National Guard to restore order, sparking a major political firestorm.

Federal Agents Raid Chicago Suburb in Major Operation

The Chicago suburb of Evanston was the scene of a significant federal law enforcement operation on Monday, with agents from multiple agencies executing a search warrant at a residential property. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed as auth

Teacher sells home to pay victim after student scandal

A former Illinois teacher, Christina Formella, is selling her home to pay a $825,000 settlement after a secret sexual relationship with a student was exposed. The scandal has rocked the local community and raised serious questions about safeguarding.

Father kills daughter in tragic Illinois hunting accident

A community is in mourning after a devastating hunting accident in Illinois, where a father tragically shot and killed his 14-year-old daughter after mistaking her for wildlife. The incident raises urgent questions about rural safety protocols.

Pritzker slams Trump's 'fantasy' National Guard request

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a scathing rebuke to Donald Trump after the former president suggested he should send the National Guard to Chicago to address crime, dismissing the idea as a 'political stunt' and a 'fantasy'. The clash highlights

Pritzker Slams Trump's 'Dangerous' Chicago Rally Rhetoric

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a stern condemnation of Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric during his recent Chicago rally, warning of the grave threat it poses to democratic institutions and public safety.

Chicago Mayor vows to defy Trump's immigration crackdown

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges to maintain the city's sanctuary status, resisting former President Trump's proposed immigration policies and mass deportations, setting the stage for a major federal clash.

Pritzker Condemns Trump's 'Racist' Chicago Comments

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has launched a fierce condemnation of Donald Trump, labelling his remarks about Chicago's South Side as 'racist' and 'reprehensible' following the former president's controversial rally speech.

Trump's Gym Jibe at Democrat Governor Sparks Fury

Former President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh political firestorm with a personal attack on Democrat Governor JB Pritzker's weight, suggesting he 'ought to spend more time at the gym'.

Illinois Woman Charged with Murder Over Abortion Pills

An Illinois woman faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly using abortion medication to terminate her own pregnancy, igniting a fierce national debate on reproductive rights and fetal homicide laws in a post-Roe America.

Trump's National Guard Demand for Chicago Sparks Fury

Former President Donald Trump's call to deploy the National Guard in Chicago to address crime has been met with fierce opposition from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, escalating a bitter political feud.

Trump Demands National Guard Takeover of Chicago

Former President Donald Trump demands a radical federal intervention in Chicago, urging a National Guard deployment to combat the city's spiralling violent crime crisis, echoing his past hardline policies.

Trump Demands National Guard Deployment to Chicago

Former US President Donald Trump has provocatively called for a military-style crackdown in Chicago, urging the immediate deployment of the National Guard to tackle the city's soaring violent crime rates, echoing his previous hardline law-and-order rhetor

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