March 1, 2024 Woman who survived sex assault as teen reacts to judge benched after overturning her attacker's conviction Illinois Judge Robert Adrian was removed from the bench after he "abused his position of power" to toss out a teenager's rape conviction in January 2022.
February 29, 2024 Illinois judge's ruling to remove Trump from primary ballot on hold while he appeals A ruling by an Illinois judge barring former President Trump from appearing on the primary ballot will remain on hold during his legal team's appeal.
February 29, 2024 Missouri civil processor serving eviction notice, responding police officer fatally shot, 2 others wounded One police officer and one civil processor were shot and killed in Independence, Missouri, on Thursday, police said, while two other officers were also shot and wounded.
February 29, 2024 Missouri House passes property tax cut, aiming to ease burden of surging vehicle values The Missouri House of Representatives voted Thursday in favor of a $138 million property tax break aimed at offsetting the effects of rising vehicle values.
February 29, 2024 Small tornado reported near Gary, Indiana amid Midwestern storm onslaught A tornado outbreak that struck the Midwest this week produced a small, short-lived twister in northwestern Indiana, which then took on water as it moved over Lake Michigan.
February 29, 2024 Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs deer hunt license price hike into law Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed a bill Thursday raising the cost of bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for non-residents of the state.
February 29, 2024 'Squad' member Rashida Tlaib refuses to say whether she'll vote for Biden during cease-fire presser Democratic "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., would not say if she is voting for President Biden in November given the ongoing conflict in Gaza where Israel is trying to invade Rafah.
February 29, 2024 Trump campaign appeals Illinois judge's ruling booting him from primary ballot Former Preisdent Trump is contesting a ruling from an Illinois judge that booted him from state primary ballots on Thursday.
February 29, 2024 Former Missouri school principal admits hiring hitman to kill pregnant teacher Former St. Louis middle school principal Cornelius Green pleaded guilty to federal murder-for-hire charges in the death of third grade teacher Jocelyn Peters.
February 29, 2024 GOP senator endorses Trump-backed Ohio Senate candidate to face vulnerable Democrat Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joined a growing list of lawmakers supporting Republican candidate Bernie Moreno for Ohio senator.