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Tupperware agrees to be bought by lender group, will be privately held
Read full article: Tupperware agrees to be bought by lender group, will be privately heldThe beloved yet beleaguered Orlando-based Tupperware Brands has agreed in principle to be bought by a lender group that includes Stonehill Capital Management Partners and Alden Global Capital.
No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for its first win over the Wolverines since 2009
Read full article: No. 22 Illinois beats No. 24 Michigan 21-7 for its first win over the Wolverines since 2009Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan.
The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American voters
Read full article: The presidential campaigns have made over 200 visits but speak to just a fraction of American votersThe nation's unique Electoral College system for electing a president, which replaces the popular vote, puts disproportionate voting power in the hands of a relative few states.
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
Read full article: Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trialThe former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.
‘It was the Magic Kingdom:’ Tupperware’s legacy in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘It was the Magic Kingdom:’ Tupperware’s legacy in Central FloridaThe iconic American brand was founded in Orlando back in 1946. The colorful plastic containers gave women a chance to make money through direct sales.
Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentences
Read full article: Women behind bars are often survivors of abuse. A series of new laws aim to reduce their sentencesAdvocates for domestic violence survivors in Illinois celebrated earlier this month when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law making it easier for those who are incarcerated to get reduced sentences.
From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave
Read full article: From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat waveAs a heat wave stretched into a second day this week, residents in more than half a dozen states are looking for ways to beat the heat amid hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits.
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools
Read full article: ‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schoolsIllinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools.
Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
Read full article: Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monumentPresident Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP.
US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
Read full article: US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study findsA new report shows the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. went up slightly in the first three months of 2024 compared with before the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekA refinery outage in Illinois is still causing higher gasoline prices in the Midwest while the rest of the country enjoys prices that have more or less plateaued for the last month.
Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on board
Read full article: Wind power can be a major source of tax revenue, but officials struggle to get communities on boardAn Associated Press analysis of county tax data across three states — Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska — found wind companies rank among the biggest taxpayers in many rural communities, with their total tax bills at times outstripping that of large farms, power plants and other major businesses.
A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up
Read full article: A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning upSevere storms in the Midwest have overtopped a dam in southern Illinois and left the Chicago area cleaning up.
At what age can you legally leave a child home alone in Florida? The answer may surprise you
Read full article: At what age can you legally leave a child home alone in Florida? The answer may surprise youMany states have minimum age recommendations — but just over a dozen have statutory requirements.
Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago
Read full article: Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years agoIllinois is poised to right a 175-year-old wrong by returning land in northern Illinois guaranteed to a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation chief in 1829.
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit
Read full article: Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suitFacial recognition startup Clearview AI has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rights.
States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel
Read full article: States bet on boosting taxes for online sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuelStates are looking to increase their take from the $16 billion online sports gambling industry as it expands across the country with big partnerships.
‘Home Alone’ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmed
Read full article: ‘Home Alone’ house on sale for 2nd time since iconic movie was filmedLocated on 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, the house hit the market over the weekend for the second time since the 1990 film was released.
A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigation
Read full article: A 19th century flag disrupts leadership at an Illinois museum and prompts a state investigationThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is under the spotlight again after a manager failed to consult a collections committee before purchasing a 21-star flag, supposedly from 1818 when Illinois became the 21st state to join the Union.
Man is found fit to go on trial in attacks that killed 4 in Rockford, Illinois
Read full article: Man is found fit to go on trial in attacks that killed 4 in Rockford, IllinoisA man has been found fit to stand trial on charges of killing four people and injuring seven others during a series of frenzied attacks in northern Illinois in March.
`Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital
Read full article: `Micropreemie' baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospitalA baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely has beaten the odds and gone home with her parents after six months at a Chicago area hospital.
Survivors of alleged abuse in Illinois youth detention facilities step forward
Read full article: Survivors of alleged abuse in Illinois youth detention facilities step forwardThree men who say they were sexually abused as children while incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers have stepped forward with their stories as part of a lawsuit chronicling decades of disturbing allegations of systemic child abuse.
Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewideA lawsuit alleges that child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades.
Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting
Read full article: Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meetingIllinois Gov_ J_B_ Pritzker’s office says the Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter."
Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of Illinois
Read full article: Donovan Clingan, UConn power back into Final Four behind 30-0 run in 77-52 rout of IllinoisDefending national champion UConn powered its way back into the Final Four behind a 30-0 run led by Donovan Clingan, who finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Huskies crushed Illinois 77-52.
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
Read full article: Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night.
Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage
Read full article: Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampageA 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied deadly rampage that unfolded in a matter of minutes in a northern Illinois city.
4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
Read full article: 4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custodyAuthorities say four people have been killed and seven have been hurt when a man went on a stabbing rampage across multiple locations in a northern Illinois community.
Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of Duquesne
Read full article: Illinois finally gets past opening weekend of March Madness with 89-63 rout of DuquesneTerrence Shannon Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Domask added 22 and No. 3 seed Illinois made fast work 11th-seeded Duquesne in an 89-63 victory to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005.
Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit
Read full article: Quoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suitA federal judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit by ex-governor and ex-con Rod Blagojevich seeking a return to public office by quoting Dr. Seuss.
Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinals
Read full article: Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinalsTerrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points for a Big Ten Tournament record to lead a second-half surge by 13th-ranked Illinois in a 98-87 victory over Nebraska in the semifinals.
Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title
Read full article: Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten titleZach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
Trump appeals judge's decision to remove his name from Illinois primary ballot
Read full article: Trump appeals judge's decision to remove his name from Illinois primary ballotAttorneys for former President Donald Trump have appealed an Illinois judge’s decision ordering election officials to remove the Republican’s name from the state's March 19 primary ballot.
Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools
Read full article: Illinois governor's proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schoolsIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is outlining a $52.7 billion state spending plan with more money for the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing.
3 children arrested after Marion County high schools receive shooting, bombing threats
Read full article: 3 children arrested after Marion County high schools receive shooting, bombing threatsThree children — ages 12, 13 and 14 — were taken into custody after high school students received the threats via text messages last month, police said.
Illinois election officials to weigh recommendation to remove Trump's name from March primary ballot
Read full article: Illinois election officials to weigh recommendation to remove Trump's name from March primary ballotA retired judge has recommended to an Illinois election board that former President Donald Trump's name should be removed from the Illinois primary ballot, but he says the decision should be left to the courts.
Man suspected of killing 8 people in suburban Chicago was related to most of the victims, police say
Read full article: Man suspected of killing 8 people in suburban Chicago was related to most of the victims, police sayA man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago this weekend was related to most of the victims, authorities said Tuesday, a day after the 23-year-old fatally shot himself during a confrontation with law enforcement in Texas.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 16 in his return, No. 14 Illinois beats Rutgers 86-63
Read full article: Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 16 in his return, No. 14 Illinois beats Rutgers 86-63Justin Harmon scored 18 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. added 16 in his return to lead five Illinois players in double figures as the No. 14 Illini beat Rutgers 86-63.
Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge
Read full article: Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape chargeA federal judge has reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas.
Some US states and NYC succeed in getting 2020 census numbers double-checked and increased
Read full article: Some US states and NYC succeed in getting 2020 census numbers double-checked and increasedIllinois is adding tens of thousands of people to its population total, and California is getting misplaced sailors on an aircraft carrier put in the right location.
Jahmir Young, Julian Reese lead Maryland to 76-67 win over No. 10 Illinois
Read full article: Jahmir Young, Julian Reese lead Maryland to 76-67 win over No. 10 IllinoisJahmir Young scored 28 points and Julian Reese had 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead Maryland to a 76-67 victory over No. 10 Illinois.
Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022
Read full article: Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022A judge has postponed the trial of an Illinois man accused of killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago in 2022 after his lawyer on Wednesday asked for more time to review evidence.
Trey Kaufman-Renn's breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78
Read full article: Trey Kaufman-Renn's breakout night helps No. 1 Purdue hold off No. 9 Illinois 83-78Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a season-high 23 points, Lance Jones added 17 and top-ranked Purdue held off a late comeback bid to beat No. 9 Illinois 83-78.
Illinois suspends star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape charge
Read full article: Illinois suspends star basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. following rape chargeIllinois has suspended basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. after he was charged with rape for an alleged incident that happened when the football team played at Kansas in September.
The Supreme Court refuses to block an Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weapons
Read full article: The Supreme Court refuses to block an Illinois law banning some high-power semiautomatic weaponsThe Supreme Court has declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in a Chicago suburb.
New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikesStellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says
Read full article: Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA saysA shortage of half-pint milk cartons is affecting school meals in cafeterias across the U.S. School officials from New York to California are scrambling for backup options after a main supplier of cartons said demand has outstripped supply.
Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup
Read full article: Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustupOfficials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent contacts with city officials seeking comment on treacherous fall flooding.
Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 states
Read full article: Major Navigator CO2 pipeline project is on hold while the company reevaluates the route in 5 statesOne of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest is being put on hold so the company can reevaluate the route.
Chicago-area man charged in connection to Juneteenth party shooting where 1 died and 22 were hurt
Read full article: Chicago-area man charged in connection to Juneteenth party shooting where 1 died and 22 were hurtAuthorities say a suburban Chicago man has been charged in connection with a June shooting where one person died and 22 others were injured.
Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prison
Read full article: Capitol rioter who attacked Reuters cameraman and police officer gets more than 4 years in prisonAn Illinois man who attacked a police officer and a Reuters cameraman during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
An Abe Lincoln photo made during his 1858 ascendancy has been donated to his museum in Springfield
Read full article: An Abe Lincoln photo made during his 1858 ascendancy has been donated to his museum in SpringfieldThe Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an original 1858 photograph of the future president with an interesting backstory.
No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victory
Read full article: No. 7 Penn State defense gets five takeaways and pulls away from Illinois in 30-13 victoryCam Miller, Abdul Carter, Daequan Dixon and Johnny Hardy had interceptions and No. 7 Penn State took advantage of five Illinois turnovers to beat the Illini 30-13.
Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it
Read full article: Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish itCritics of cash bail as a condition of pretrial release say it is especially unfair to Black people and other people of color.
Man sent to prison for 10 years for setting a fire at an Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic
Read full article: Man sent to prison for 10 years for setting a fire at an Illinois Planned Parenthood clinicA man who set a fire at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Illinois has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
Former 'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick gets life for wife's murder
Read full article: Former 'Family Feud' contestant Timothy Bliefnick gets life for wife's murderA judge has sentenced a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of his estranged wife in western Illinois.
Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Read full article: Illinois governor signs ban on firearms advertising allegedly marketed to kids and militantsIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law banning firearms advertising that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants
Read full article: Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militantsIllinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally.
US judge blocks new Illinois law allowing state to penalize anti-abortion counseling centers
Read full article: US judge blocks new Illinois law allowing state to penalize anti-abortion counseling centersA federal judge has blocked a new Illinois law that allows the state to penalize anti-abortion counseling centers if they use deception to interfere with patients seeking the procedure.
Misleading clients on abortion could cost Illinois pregnancy centers
Read full article: Misleading clients on abortion could cost Illinois pregnancy centersCrisis pregnancy centers in Illinois that are popping up near abortion facilities to offer information about alternatives face penalties if they disseminate misleading or untruthful information.
Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities most
Read full article: Illinois is first state to eliminate cash bail, a penalty affecting low-income communities mostIllinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail on Tuesday.
Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
Read full article: Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flightsA National Weather Service team will survey damage in northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.
Missing Illinois woman accused of shooting at Seminole County deputies
Read full article: Missing Illinois woman accused of shooting at Seminole County deputiesAn Illinois woman who was considered missing and endangered was taken into custody in Seminole County Saturday after deputies said she fired a gun at them.
Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the US
Read full article: Haze, heat and storms are bringing danger and discomfort to many parts of the USSmoky haze, hot weather and powerful storms brought dangerous and uncomfortable conditions to parts of the U.S. heading into a long July Fourth weekend that typically draws Americans to outdoor gatherings.
At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across US
Read full article: At least 6 killed, dozens injured in weekend shootings across USAt least six people are dead and dozens injured in a string of weekend violence and mass shootings across the U.S. The shootings — in suburban Chicago, Washington state, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore — follow a surge of violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.
Parking lot party shooting leaves 1 dead and at least 22 people hurt in suburban Chicago
Read full article: Parking lot party shooting leaves 1 dead and at least 22 people hurt in suburban ChicagoAuthorities say one person is dead and at least 22 are wounded in suburban Chicago after a shooting early Sunday during a large gathering in a strip mall parking lot.
Sharing the sentence: Separation takes toll on incarcerated moms and their kids
Read full article: Sharing the sentence: Separation takes toll on incarcerated moms and their kidsTens of thousands fewer women were incarcerated in the U.S. between 2019 and 2020 due to COVID-19, but as prison populations creep back to pre-pandemic norms, more children are being separated from their mothers, putting them at greater risk of health and behavioral problems, and making them vulnerable to abuse and displacement.
Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds
Read full article: Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state findsIllinois’ attorney general has released the results of a sweeping investigation into allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, saying investigators found that 451 clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950.
Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for now
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Illinois keep ban on sale of some semiautomatic guns for nowThe Supreme Court says that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semiautomatic guns and large-capacity magazines.