Illinois December 12 Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients, sparking outrage from religious and legal groups.
Chicago December 12 Family of slain Chicago officer sues city, says department ignored warnings about dangerous partner The family of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was fatally shot by partner Carlos Baker on duty over the summer.
Illinois December 9 Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations Illinois enacts comprehensive immigration protection law safeguarding families at courthouses, hospitals, and day cares amid federal enforcement crackdown.
Chicago December 8 Man with 12 arrests this year busted again after allegedly attacking doctor in hospital elevator: report Chicago man with 12 arrests this year allegedly assaults doctor in Northwestern Memorial Hospital elevator, leaving cardiologist with multiple injuries.
Illinois December 8 ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal aliens despite active detainers, putting public safety at risk with over 1,700 releases since January.
Immigration December 4 Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.
Campus Radicals December 1 Catholic college defends hosting 'Trans Day of Remembrance' event Catholic college faces criticism for hosting Trans Day of Remembrance event, sparking heated debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion at religious institutions.
Campus Radicals November 29 Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal alien children amid ICE operations Chicago Public Schools policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences when families fear federal immigration enforcement, documents reveal.
Illinois November 29 Illinois man charged with arson after allegedly setting home ablaze on Thanksgiving An Illinois man was arrested for allegedly setting his family's home on fire after a Thanksgiving argument, leading to aggravated arson and residential arson charges.
Media November 27 Cook County in Illinois establishes permanent guaranteed income program The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $7.5 million to make a guaranteed basic income pilot program permanent.
Crime November 26 ‘Slender Man’ stabber’s escape proves she ‘should never have been released,’ expert says Morgan Geyser, convicted in the infamous Slender Man stabbing case, escaped from a Wisconsin group home and was captured in Illinois after a manhunt.