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Everything related to state of Illinois in U.S.A.

Illinois (IL; 21st - December 3, 1818; population - 12,812,508 2020) state capital - Springfield, largest city - Chicago.



26.04.2024 04:48
Top QBs dominate first round of 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft kicked off with a bang as the Chicago Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. The Bears, who traded away Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month, hope that Williams will bring much-needed stability to their quarterback position. Will...



25.04.2024 05:17
Chicago removes "rat hole" from damaged sidewalk
A quirky Chicago sidewalk landmark known as the "rat hole" has been removed by city officials after years of being a point of interest in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. The rat hole, which was an indentation in the concrete resembling a rodent, gained fame this year after a comedian shared a phot...



16.04.2024 03:34
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Cause Traffic Chaos Across US
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused chaos across the United States on Monday as they blocked major roadways, bridges, and highways in protest of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O'Hare Interna...

14.04.2024 17:06
7-year-old girl killed, 7 wounded in Chicago mass shooting
A tragic shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood on Saturday evening left one child dead and seven others injured, including two young children. The incident, believed to be gang-related, occurred near West 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue at around 9:18 p.m. during a family gatherin...



27.03.2024 22:10
Mass stabbing attack in Rockford, Illinois leaves 4 dead, suspect apprehended
A horrific stabbing rampage in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon left four people dead and seven others injured, with a suspect in custody. The victims included a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man. Five people were injured in Rockford, while tw...



22.03.2024 12:04
Tragic discovery: Riley Strain's body recovered from Nashville river
The body of 22-year-old University of Missouri student Riley Strain, who went missing after being kicked out of Luke's 32 Bridge in downtown Nashville on March 8, has been found in the Cumberland River. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced the discovery on Friday morning, approxim...



17.03.2024 12:46
Long Recovery Ahead for Tornado Victims in Central US
Residents in the central U.S. are facing a long road to recovery after deadly tornadoes tore through parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Arkansas. The storms claimed three lives in Ohio's Logan County, with about 40 people injured and dozens of homes damaged in Indiana. Tornadoes were also report...



16.03.2024 10:07
Investigation into missing Mizzou student's night at Nashville bar underway
A University of Missouri student, Riley Strain, who went missing after being kicked out of a Nashville bar, was served only one drink before being asked to leave Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge Food + Drink bar, the owners of the bar said. The 22-year-old student was partying with friends at the bar just be...



15.03.2024 09:18
Deadly tornadoes strike Midwest, leaving devastation and death in their wake
Severe storms with probable tornadoes wreaked havoc across several central U.S. states, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least three people, with more casualties expected to be discovered, authorities confirmed. The devastation was particularly severe in Ohio, where three...



13.03.2024 12:50
Missouri student disappears after being kicked out of Nashville bar
A 22-year-old University of Missouri student, Riley Strain, has gone missing after a night out with friends in downtown Nashville. Strain was last seen leaving Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink, country singer Luke Bryan's bar, on Friday night. According to reports, Strain was kicked out of the bar and...



11.03.2024 19:46
Tragic Illinois school bus crash claims 3 children, 2 adults
A tragic accident in western Illinois has left five people, including three young children, dead after a school bus collided with a semi-truck on Monday morning. The crash occurred on Route 24 near Rushville around 11:30 a.m., resulting in both vehicles being engulfed in flames. Authorities have st...



01.03.2024 16:40
Major pharmacies to offer abortion pill in select states starting this month
The two largest pharmacy chains in the United States, CVS Health and Walgreens, have announced plans to start dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone in select states within the coming weeks. CVS Health, with nearly 9,400 locations, will begin filling prescriptions for mifepristone in Rhode Islan...



14.02.2024 11:48
Pop-Tarts inventor William 'Bill' Post dies at 96
William "Bill" Post, the man credited with inventing the iconic toaster pastry Pop-Tarts, has passed away at the age of 96. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Post was one of seven children of Dutch immigrants. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School and began working part-time as a...



08.02.2024 14:08
Christian Bale's 16-Year Fight Realized: Groundbreaking for Foster Homes Begins
Christian Bale, the Oscar-winning actor known for his role as Batman in Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy, broke ground on a project he has been pursuing for 16 years. The project involves the construction of twelve homes and a community center in Palmdale, a city located 60 miles north of...

06.02.2024 18:29
Ex-Doctor Charged With Manslaughter for Assisting in New York Woman's Suicide
An 85-year-old former doctor from Arizona, Stephen P. Miller, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after allegedly aiding a person to die by suicide in a New York motel in November. Miller was arraigned on Friday and pled not guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter, and first and...



03.02.2024 08:11
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring for Groundhog Day 2024
In a long-standing tradition dating back to 1887, Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, emerged from his burrow on Groundhog Day to reveal his annual weather prediction. The event took place at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania, which is known for hosting the largest and most well-known Groundhog D...



03.02.2024 08:10
Empire State Building-sized asteroid to buzz past Earth on Groundhog Day
In a thrilling celestial event, four asteroids are set to zoom past Earth on Friday, with one of them being as big as a skyscraper. According to astronomers, the massive space rock will come within a distance of 1.7 million miles from our planet, which is approximately seven times the distance betw...



31.01.2024 17:14
Bob Odenkirk's surprising royal connection leaves him amused and "a little twisted"
In a surprising revelation on the genealogy-based television show Finding Your Roots, Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk discovered that he is actually related to King Charles III, making them 11th cousins. The 61-year-old American actor and comedian initially declared himself as not a monarchist,...



31.01.2024
Broadway icon Chita Rivera passes away at 91
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, renowned for her captivating performances in iconic musicals such as "West Side Story," "Chicago," and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has passed away at the age of 91. Her daughter, Lisa Mordente, announced her death in a statement, but no further details were provided. R...



30.01.2024 17:08
Illinois Election Board Allows Trump on Ballot Despite Insurrection Clause Concerns
The Illinois election board made a significant decision on Tuesday regarding former President Donald Trump's eligibility to be on the state's primary ballot. This ruling comes just a week before the US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether Trump's involvement in the January 6th attack o...



28.01.2024 11:08
NYC Museum of Natural History Closes Native American Displays, Following Harvard's Lead
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is closing two halls that feature Native American artifacts, citing their outdated nature and the need to respect Indigenous cultures. The decision comes as part of the museum's efforts to comply with recently revised federal regulations regar...



23.01.2024 15:55
Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for drug violation
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson has been suspended for 25 games without pay by the NBA after violating the league's anti-drug program. The suspension comes after Thompson tested positive for the growth hormone stimulator Ibutamoren and muscle enhancer SARM LGD-4033, both of which are s...



22.01.2024 23:58
Manhunt launched for suspect in fatal shootings of eight people in Chicago
In a shocking and tragic incident, the police in Joliet, Illinois, are currently on the hunt for a suspect in the fatal shooting of eight people. Seven of the victims were found dead in two homes on the same block on the city's east side, while another victim was discovered in a separate shooting....



22.01.2024 22:36
Acclaimed director Norman Jewison dies at 97
Renowned Canadian film and TV director Norman Jewison has passed away at the age of 97, according to a statement made by his publicist Jeff Sanderson to the Hollywood Reporter. Jewison, born in Toronto in 1926, began his career directing television musical spots and went on to direct various succes...



20.01.2024 13:01
Manhattan Prosecutors Secure Return of 2 $1M Artworks to Holocaust Victim's Kin
In a significant victory for justice and the memory of Holocaust victim Fritz Gr??nbaum, two pieces of art that were stolen by Nazis from the Jewish performer and collector were returned by New York prosecutors on Friday. The artworks, "Portrait of a Man" and "Girl with Black Hair," were surrendere...



20.01.2024 11:04
Long Island man's remains identified 23 years after 9/11 through DNA breakthrough
In a groundbreaking development, the remains of a new father who was tragically killed during the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center have finally been identified after more than two decades. John Ballantine Niven, a 44-year-old executive at Aon Risk Services, was located on the 105th floor of t...



18.01.2024 04:10
Heather Mack to be Sentenced for Bali Suitcase Murder of Mother
In a Chicago court on Wednesday, "Suitcase Killer" Heather Mack was sentenced to 26 years in prison for her role in the murder of her mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, during a luxury vacation in Bali nearly a decade ago. Mack, now 28 years old, conspired with her then-boyfriend, Tommy Schaefer, to ki...



10.01.2024 06:14
California lawmakers propose ban on youth tackle football
California lawmakers will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to debate whether to ban tackle football for children under the age of 12. The proposed bill, authored by Democratic Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, aims to protect children from brain damage but has faced opposition from coaches who argue...



09.01.2024 12:50
Devastating Storm Ravages Central US with Tornadoes, Heavy Snow, and Closures
A massive winter storm has wreaked havoc across the nation's midsection, bringing heavy snowfall and gusty winds that have caused whiteout conditions and prompted the closure of schools and government offices in several states. The storm has affected a wide area, stretching from southeastern Colora...



06.01.2024 16:14
NFL Week 18 predictions: Picks against spread for Saturday's games
In a thrilling 27th season with The Post, the Wildcat is back with his expert predictions for the upcoming NFL games. With an impressive record of 694-604-5 in print, the Wildcat's insights are highly anticipated by football enthusiasts. The first matchup on the Wildcat's radar is the clash between...



06.01.2024 02:10
David Soul, actor best known for his role in the TV series "Starsky & Hutch," dies at 80
Beloved TV star David Soul, best known for his iconic role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the hit crime-solving series "Starsky & Hutch," has passed away at the age of 80. His wife, Helen Snell, announced the heartbreaking news in a statement, revealing that Soul died on Thursday after...



06.01.2024 01:27
Nearly 300,000 lives could be saved in the next decade if states followed California's example on gun laws, study says
A new study conducted by Everytown for Gun Safety, a leading gun control non-profit, has revealed that nearly 300,000 American lives could be saved if all states adopted gun control measures similar to those in California and New York. These two states have been at the forefront of enacting strict...



05.01.2024 19:44
Get $1K on the House with Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NYPNEWS1000
In a new promotional offer, Caesars Sportsbook is giving new customers the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in bonus bets if their first bet doesn't win. This insurance offer, which is commonly seen among top sports betting sites, allows users to place their first bet without the fear of losing. If...



04.01.2024 16:17
NBA DFS picks: PrizePicks players to target in Nets-Rockets, Timberwolves-Pelicans
In Thursday night's NBA action, there are only two games scheduled, but they promise to be exciting matchups with superstar players on display. The first game features the San Antonio Spurs taking on the Milwaukee Bucks, and one player to watch in this game is Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. Despit...



04.01.2024 05:22
Suburban areas halt migrant bus arrivals following crackdowns in major cities
In a new development in the ongoing immigration crisis, suburban areas near Chicago and New York are pushing back against the arrival of migrants from the southern border. This backlash comes as Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott continues his efforts to pay for migrants to leave his state and b...



04.01.2024 04:39
Rangers' Top Prospect Othmann Makes NHL Debut
In a surprising turn of events, the spotlight won't be on Connor Bedard, the highly anticipated first-round pick, during Thursday night's game at Madison Square Garden. Instead, all eyes will be on Brennan Othmann, the 16th overall selection of the 2021 draft for the New York Rangers, as he makes h...



03.01.2024 21:36
Tragic Connecticut house fire claims lives of four children
Four children tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire that occurred on Tuesday night in Somers, Connecticut. The fire tore through a duplex home in the town, located just southeast of Springfield, Massachusetts, around 10:20 p.m. Local officials have confirmed the deaths, but the vi...



03.01.2024 10:33
Minnesota joins states in redesigning flags with new, non-racist state flag
Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring, replacing an old flag that brought up painful memories of conquest and displacement for Native Americans. The flag design, adopted in December, features a dark blue shape resembling Minnesota on the left, with a white, eight-pointed North Star o...



03.01.2024 02:18
A missing person with no memory: How investigators solved the cold case of Seven Doe
In a groundbreaking investigation that could potentially change state law, the Cook County sheriff's office has discovered the identity of an elderly person buried at the edge of a Chicago Catholic cemetery. Marked only by a cement cylinder labeled with the numbers 04985, the person, known as Seven...



02.01.2024 22:43
Tom Girardi, ex "Housewives" husband and disgraced lawyer, declared competent to stand trial
Disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer, Tom Girardi, has been deemed competent to stand trial on charges of stealing over $15 million from his clients. The decision was made by Judge Josephine L. Staton of the Central District of California, who filed a notice of the brief order under seal on Tuesd...



02.01.2024 19:09
Rangers vs. Panthers prediction: NHL Friday odds, picks, best bets
In a matchup that promises high-scoring potential, the New York Islanders are set to face off against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. The Islanders have had a rollercoaster season, with their goaltending being a major point of concern. Coach Lane Lambert has struggled to determine which team wil...



01.01.2024 19:36
Kyren Williams' Mother Protects Son's Touchdown Ball from Giants Fan
In a thrilling game on Sunday, the Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff spot with a 26-25 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. The star of the game was running back Kyren Williams, who had a career-best performance with three touchdowns. Williams finished the day with 87 rushing yard...



01.01.2024 07:34
Texas Border Crackdown Fails to Curb High Illegal Crossings
In a recent development, Texas is set to allow police to arrest migrants who enter the state illegally and give local judges the authority to order them out of the country. This new law comes after Texas launched a smaller-scale operation two years ago to arrest migrants for trespassing, with the a...



01.01.2024 01:15
Ohio state troopers capture loose pig at McDonald's drive-thru
In a bizarre incident that left onlookers both amused and bewildered, a mischievous pig caused quite a commotion at a McDonald's drive-thru in Enon, Ohio last week. The rebellious animal's escapade was captured on video by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, who later shared the adorable footage with th...



31.12.2023 23:09
Legendary Las Vegas headliner Shecky Greene dies at 97
Beloved Comedian Shecky Greene, Pioneer of the Vegas Lounge Act, Passes Away at 97 Las Vegas mourns the loss of iconic comedian Shecky Greene, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 97 in his Las Vegas home. His widow, Marie Musso Greene, confirmed that he died of natural causes. Known for his tux...



31.12.2023 16:45
Illinois Implements Laws Banning Semi-Automatic Weapons and Library Censorship
Starting January 1, 2024, Illinois residents will need to navigate through 320 new state laws, some of which will have significant impacts on various aspects of their lives. One of the most notable changes is the ban on semi-automatic rifles, a law that has been in effect since 2019 but is still im...



31.12.2023 01:01
Record-breaking losing streak ends as Pistons defeat Raptors
In a stunning turn of events, the Detroit Pistons have finally broken their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a thrilling 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors. The Pistons' last taste of victory had been on October 28th, making this win a long-awaited and much-needed...



30.12.2023 13:17
States set to enact new laws in 2024 on guns, fuzzy dice and taxes
Starting Monday, Illinois motorists can finally breathe a sigh of relief as police will no longer be allowed to pull them over solely based on objects hanging from their rearview mirrors. This revised windshield rule means that air fresheners, parking placards, and even the iconic fuzzy dice are fa...



29.12.2023 19:26
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28.12.2023 18:02
Pennsylvania's Elderly Face Alarming Spike in Abuse-Related Deaths Amid Pandemic
Pennsylvania has seen a significant increase in the deaths of older adults following abuse or neglect complaints in recent years, with the numbers soaring during the COVID-19 pandemic. State data reveals a shocking rise in deaths from 120 reported in 2017 to nearly 1,400 in 2022, a more than tenfol...

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