Chicago area farmers brace for impact of looming halt in food stamp funding
The ongoing federal government shutdown could end food stamp coverage for millions of Americans on Saturday, and farmers are among those bracing for the impact.
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The ongoing federal government shutdown could end food stamp coverage for millions of Americans on Saturday, and farmers are among those bracing for the impact.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey has announced funeral arrangements for four members of his family, after they were killed in a helicopter crash.
The Supreme Court is asking for more information on the battle over the Trump administration's bid to deploy troops in Illinois, pushing back any decision by the high court until at least mid-November.
The city of Chicago, Cook County, and the state of Illinois plan to appeal President Trump's decision to deny a disaster declaration that would have provided federal relief funding for homes and businesses damaged by severe flooding this summer.
Spend your Halloween in Wheaton, Illinois, with Jackie Kostek and enjoy giant pumpkin carving.
Police said the missing teen was found in Chicago in good condition on Tuesday.
Jaida Victoria Colon died along with her friend in the Oct. 30, 2023, crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive. Twin sisters survived, but one is paralyzed.
A federal judge in Chicago has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to meet with her daily in person after numerous alleged violations of a use of force restraining order.
Police said he was Last seen on foot near his home in the area of the 1400 block of Wilmette Avenue around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey.
Grayson's attorneys during the trial called Massey the aggressor and accused her of escalating the encounter, leaving the former deputy with no other options.
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Sean Grayson took the stand in his own defense Monday after the prosecution rested their case in the Sonya Massey murder trial.
City officials and furloughed workers were in attendance during the first meeting since the financial cuts were made, leaving 69 people without work.
People packed the city council to find out what's next in the steps to become a financially distressed city.
In Illinois, 200 Texas troops have been sent to Elwood and have spent about 30 days so far, costing taxpayers nearly $3.5 million.
They were originally brought to protect federal agents and facilities, but until a legal battle is settled, the Texas troops remain there.
As the pause for SNAP assistance nears due to the government shutdown, food pantries and recipients are planning for what's next.
A jury has convicted a Lake in the Hills man of a 2020 road rage murder in Elgin.
A spokesperson for ICE said the occupants inside the car did not cooperate, resulting in agents breaking the window to arrest the two individuals.
The manager of La Huerta, Martin Perez, recorded the social media video. He said the two detained are his cousins.
On Sunday, firefighters said they did find a kitten in the apartment that needed respiratory assistance.
Some of the residents in Evanston said they have seen their rent increase by $1,000 since the company purchased their buildings three years ago.
An attorney and former prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney described the moment agents arrived in the neighborhood on Saturday morning.
Volunteers with the Migra Watch network claimed one of their members was taking cellphone video of their enforcement action when agents pulled her from her car, tackled her to the ground, and pepper-sprayed her, and then took her to the hospital for treatment.
