March 15, 2021 Record-breaking blizzard is worst to hit Denver in nearly 15 years The blizzard that dumped more than two feet of snow this weekend in the Denver area was the fourth largest in the city’s history, the National Weather Service announced Monday.Â
March 12, 2021 Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases Local health officials said 92 cases of norovirus had been linked to the Arby's restaurant on Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, Illinois.
March 10, 2021 Kyle Rittenhouse trial delayed to November, judge says A judge on Wednesday set a new trial date for the 18-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two people and wounding a third during riots in Kenosha, Wis., over the summer, pushing it back seven months until at least November.
March 9, 2021 Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer A brood of periodical cicadas is set to emerge from underground for the first time in 17 years.
March 9, 2021 US nears record for avalanche deaths as risky snow conditions plague mountains The U.S. is on track to surpass its all-time record for avalanche deaths this season after extreme winter weather conditions heightened avalanche danger.
March 3, 2021 Illinois expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to smokers Illinois has joined several states in expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to now include smokers, in line with federal health guidance.
February 25, 2021 Domestic violence survivor warns of dangers of ending cash bail in powerful interview with Dana Perino An Illinois mother and domestic violence survivor warned against ending cash bail on Thursday after her estranged husband returned home from jail and murdered her 18-month-old son.
February 24, 2021 Trump aide, 27, launches GOP primary bid against Kinzinger, blasts 'Fake Republican' incumbent Just weeks after voting in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is already facing a pro-Trump GOP primary challenger.
February 24, 2021 Chicago prosecutor drops opposition to parole for convicted cop killer Chicago’s top prosecutor has dropped her opposition to parole for a man convicted of killing a police officer and shooting another during a traffic stop in the late 1960s.
February 24, 2021 Police, lawmakers slam Illinois criminal justice reform bill that eliminates cash bail Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation "a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most."