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Driver, victims in Chatham, Illinois crash that killed 3 kids, 1 teen ID'd; driver not in custody, state police say
The three children and one teenager killed when a car crashed into an after-school program in downstate Chatham, Illinois, ...
Crash at Illinois after-school program doesn’t appear to be a targeted attack, police say. A town grieves the 4 lost
A car’s crash into an after-school program building in central Illinois this week – a wreck that killed four people ages 7 to ...
The State of Illinois has a new Poet Laureate and fellow poets rejoice
Native American poet Mark Turcotte was introduced on Tuesday by Governor JB Pritzker as our state’s latest official poet.
Tariffs, funding cuts and migrant raids — how Trump hit Chicago and Illinois in his first 100 days in office
U.S. presidents are thought to wield the most influence during their initial 100 days in office, and Trump has left many ...
Vehicle smashes through Illinois building, killing 4 young people and injuring others
Illinois State Police say a car smashed through a building during an after-school program just outside Springfield, Illinois.
Car slams into Subway sandwich shop in Evanston, Illinois
A car slammed into the front of a subway sandwich shop in Evanston, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon, nearly hitting a customer.
Passersby grab $300K in bills after security truck accidentally spills cash in Illinois
The security truck, operated by Brinks Home Security Company, was traveling in Oak Park when its back door opened and dropped ...
Illinois Head Start, other child care programs sue Trump administration over proposed cuts
The lawsuit cites improved health and economic outcomes for children who participate in the programs, as well as the ...
Reason for police investigation at house in Des Plaines, Illinois a mystery
Only through a crack between the house and a neighboring one could investigators be seen sifting through what looked like ...