Landlords say registration question on ballot could raise taxes

(The Center Square) – Next week, Springfield voters will choose whether to accept or deny a ballot question guiding the city on creating a landlord registry across the capital city.

Illinois Quick Hits: Southern Illinois man charged for threats to congressmen

(The Center Square) – On Monday, Matthew Unglesbee, a 37-year-old Quincy resident, was charged with mailing threatening letters to multiple members of the state’s congressional delegation.

Park event raises questions over race restrictions, private rentals

(The Center Square) – A planned race-restricted event at a public park in Geneva is raising questions about anti-discrimination policies, with former Illinois state representative and Breakthrough Ideas CEO Jeanne Ives urging local officials to examine whether such gatherings comply…

Illegal immigrant accused of beheading Iwo Jima monument granted bond

The former DACA recipient is accused of using a sledgehammer to damage the World War II monument near Marine Corps Base Quantico, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

Man found dead on Disneyland property near entrance to 'Happiest Place on Earth'

A 65-year-old man was found dead on a Disneyland sidewalk near the south entrance in Anaheim, with police saying the death appeared from natural causes.

Angel mom confronts Indian illegal immigrant truck driver who killed her son, his wife in Oregon crash

An emotional video captures Erika Kirk-like compassion as a grieving mother speaks to Rajinder Kumar, the truck driver facing manslaughter in Oregon.

A look at Halloween trick-or-treat times in Illinois

Halloween trick-or-treat hours across Illinois vary, but generally fall during the dinner hour.

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Not even 19% of CTU spending in 2026 went to teacher representation

The Chicago Teachers Union spent more money running itself than on representing its members.

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Illinois Federation of Teachers takes position on 132 bills, gets its way on 53

During the 104th Illinois General Assembly, IFT got its way on 40% of bills it lobbied on.

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Evanston proposes property tax hike, higher fees

Residents would face a host of increased costs under the city’s proposed 2027 budget.

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