Illinois increases minimum teacher salaries across the state
Teachers in Illinois can currently have a salary as low as $9,000 — and that hasn't changed since 1980
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Juul accused of marketing to teens in new lawsuit
Juul issued a statement saying the company has "never marketed to youth and do not want non-nicotine users, especially youth, to ever try our product"
Illinois public schools to teach LGBTQ history
Four other states have similar laws requiring LGBTQ history be taught in public schools
Trump "strongly considering" commuting ex-Illinois governor's sentence
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is serving a 14-year prison term on multiple federal corruption convictions
GOP group shares meme calling 4 Dems the "Jihad Squad"
Faux movie poster showed the progressive lawmakers known as "the Squad," who've been the target of attacks from President Trump
Vietnam veterans honor a fallen soldier 50 years later
Army Pfc. Leonard Nitzsche was killed in 1970. But members of his platoon felt they never got a chance to say goodbye
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana
The bill allows Illinois residents to buy up to 30 grams of marijuana at a time starting in 2020
Prison guard recorded fight with husband before her fatal fall
Allissa Martin was found dead at the bottom of a parking garage, her cell phone still recording on the seventh floor
Illinois sends recreational pot bill to governor's desk
The law would take effect January 1, 2020 once signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker
Illinois Senate approves recreational use of marijuana
Universal home cultivation of the plant was replaced by a provision allowing only medical-marijuana patients to grow their own
Cycle of storms hit central U.S. as threat of flooding rises
Tornadoes struck again Monday in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana — and more may be on the horizon
Dozens shot, five killed over holiday weekend in Chicago
The city continues to deal with gun violence
Flamingo at zoo euthanized after child hit it with a rock
The rock broke the flamingo's leg and that led to the bird being put down
Rare eastern black rhinoceros born at Chicago zoo
After 15 months, a critically endangered black rhino gave birth to a calf Sunday
Parents indicted in boy's death amid scrutiny of state DCFS
Police found Andrew "AJ" Freund's body wrapped in plastic in a shallow grave after his parents reported him missing
3rd body recovered in rubble of Illinois silicone plant that exploded
One more body is still believed to be in the debris, a fire official said days after the deadly blast Friday
At least 2 dead, 2 missing after silicone plant explosion
Four people were injured in the explosion and transported to local hospitals
Mississippi River rising amid dangerous Midwest flooding
Rescue teams were busy in places like Dearborne, Michigan, where at least 100 homes were left under water
Congresswoman talks plan to grant health coverage to more
Unlike some of her more progressive colleagues, Rep. Lauren Underwood is looking to reform the system, not replace it
Coroner confirms cause of death for boy found in shallow grave
The Illinois boy's remains were found buried after his parents reported him missing -- both are charged with murder
Ammonia leak in Chicago suburb sends 37 people to hospitals
7 people are in critical but stable condition
Cause of death detailed for boy believed found in shallow grave
Andrew "AJ" Freund was reported missing by his parents, who now face murder charges
Couple charged with killing 5-year-old son
An Illinois couple charged with killing their 5-year-old son are due in court Thursday after the discover of a body. Andrew Freund Sr. and Joann Cunningham are each charged with first-degree murder, among other charges. Nikki Battiste reports.
Illinois gov has "no concerns at all" about reported federal criminal probe
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is reportedly under federal criminal investigation for fraudulently obtaining property tax breaks
Dad's 911 call released in missing boy case
Andrew Freund Sr. can be heard in a 911 call recorded last week that he looked everywhere but couldn't find his 5-year-old son, AJ. The search for the boy was continuing Tuesday in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Inhalers for asthma, COPD are climate change contributors, study finds
"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.