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Man charged over threatening Charlie Kirk meme

Larry Bushart charged with transmitting threatening communications after creating violent meme targeting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, highlighting growing concerns about online political threats.

Deputy guilty of murder in Sonya Massey shooting

A former Illinois sheriff's deputy has been convicted of murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, during a routine call-out. The verdict marks a significant moment in police accountability.

Illinois Tornado Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency

Severe weather system unleashes multiple tornadoes across Illinois, causing widespread destruction in Springfield and Chicago suburbs. Emergency services respond as communities assess the damage.

Illinois Kidnapping: Three Children Missing After Mother Bound

An urgent manhunt is underway in Illinois as authorities search for three young children believed to have been kidnapped by their own father. The children's mother was discovered bound and assaulted in her home, sparking fears for the youngsters' safety.

Illinois issues special licence plates to undocumented immigrants

Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.

Illinois Governor's Family Dies in Helicopter Crash

Heartbreaking details emerge as Illinois Governor Darren Bailey's family faces unimaginable loss after private helicopter crashes in rural Illinois, killing four family members including two young grandchildren.

Trump's Supreme Court Ballot Battle Escalates

The US Supreme Court confronts a constitutional crisis as Donald Trump faces removal from presidential ballots in Illinois and Colorado, testing the rarely-used 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.

Trump defies Supreme Court on Illinois Guard deployment

In an unprecedented constitutional crisis, President Trump directly challenges the US Supreme Court by ordering National Guard troops into Illinois against judicial orders, testing the foundations of American democracy.

Governor Pritzker's Vegas luxury trip sparks outrage

Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker faces mounting criticism after being spotted enjoying luxury accommodations in Las Vegas while Illinois grapples with significant financial and social challenges.

Court restores Trump's National Guard control in Illinois

A federal appeals court has reinstated former President Donald Trump's control over National Guard deployments in Illinois, overturning a previous injunction that had blocked his authority in a major constitutional showdown.

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