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Another “Old-time Chicago Pol” Convicted of Racketeering, Bribery, Extortion

Another old-time corrupt Chicago politician has just been convicted on 13 counts of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Ed Burke, who represented Chicago’s...

Bob Adelmann December 28, 2023

Trans-identifying Man Arrested for Threatening to Repeat Nashville Mass Shooting

James Murphy November 26, 2023

A “transgender” Illinois man who made some shocking threats against children, Christians, and blacks was arrested by federal authorities after making an online...

Court Halts Illinois Law Silencing Pro-life Pregnancy Centers

Bob Adelmann August 7, 2023

For the moment at least, those providing pro-life advice and counsel to pregnant women may continue to do so, at least until the...

Pro-2A Groups Fight to Overturn Illinois “Assault Weapons” Ban

Bob Adelmann June 21, 2023

Anti-gun zealots populating Illinois’ legislative bodies passed a bill into law in January called the “Protect Illinois Communities Act,” or PICA. It was...

Trump-nominated Judge Upholds Second Amendment in Illinois

Bob Adelmann May 1, 2023

Thanks to Judge Stephen McGlynn's ruling, Illinois residents can still defend themselves against criminals and politicians. ...

State’s Attorneys Ask Illinois Supreme Court to Uphold Ruling Against Assault Weapons Ban

Bob Adelmann April 11, 2023

Within days of Illinois passing the most restrictive firearms law in the nation in January, a number of pro-gun groups filed suit challenging...

Dozens of Illinois Sheriffs Won’t Enforce New Gun Law

Bob Adelmann January 13, 2023

More than 80 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the state’s new gun law banning the sale, purchase, or possession of so-called...

Three Counties Will Vote in November to Consider Splitting Downstate Illinois From Chicago Area

James Murphy August 25, 2022

The Illinois counties' consideration of "seceding" from Chicago is similar to moves in Oregon, Maryland, and California. ...

In Illinois, Teenagers May Now Get Abortions Without Telling Their Parents

Michael Tennant June 7, 2022

A teenage girl in Illinois may not get her ears pierced without her parents’ consent, but as of June 1, she is allowed...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Indicted

Bob Adelmann March 7, 2022

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving leader of any state legislature in history (50 years) is facing another possible 20 years — in prison. Last...

Illinois Governor Mandates Vaccine for Teachers, College Students, Healthcare Workers

Luis Miguel August 27, 2021

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a statewide vaccine mandate for all teachers and staff for pre-kindergarten through college, as well as...