April 10 Chicago dad bludgeoned to death outside bar as police hunt for four persons of interest A 25-year-old Chicago dad expecting his second child was bludgeoned to death outside a bar as police release video of four persons of interest sought.
April 9 Dem governor says 'something genuinely wrong with' Trump, urges removal from office for 'national security' Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who called to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Trump last year, did so again this week.
April 8 Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch Rising gas prices are becoming a central political battleground as Democrats tie fuel costs to Trump's Iran conflict ahead of midterm elections.
April 7 Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’ Hundreds of teenagers filled Chicago streets in a chaotic scene on March 30, prompting police curfew actions and a warning from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
April 6 Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws The Obama Presidential Center faces criticism over requiring ID for free admission, taxpayer costs and executive pay ahead of its upcoming opening.
April 6 I lost my daughter to sanctuary policies. My senators are too cowardly to talk to me After losing his daughter Katie in a crash involving a previously deported driver, an Illinois father calls on leaders to confront sanctuary policies.
April 4 AI-driven school expanding to major US cities despite union pushback Alpha Schools is expanding its AI-driven model nationwide this fall, but researchers say the approach is untested and Pennsylvania rejected its charter school application.
April 3 Pritzker calls on Trump officials to testify over ICE crackdown, White House blasts move as ‘political stunt’ Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on Trump administration officials to testify before his commission targeting ICE enforcement operations in the state.
April 3 Feds charge illegal immigrant in Loyola student killing as attorney says prosecutors lack 'faith' in state New federal charges filed against the illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman.
April 1 Chicago mayor doubles down on illegal alien 'assault' comment after Sheridan Gorman's death Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson again refuses to apologize to Sheridan Gorman's parents, doubling down on sanctuary city policies amid fierce criticism.