Illinois

7 Pro-Trump Counties In Illinois Push For Secession From Chicago’s Influence, ‘Seeking A State That Reflects Their Values’

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7 Pro-Trump Counties In Illinois Push For Secession From Chicago’s Influence, ‘Seeking A State That Reflects Their Values’

A growing rift between rural and urban communities in Illinois has driven seven pro-Trump counties to vote in favour of exploring a split from the state’s political and economic hub, Cook County, which encompasses Chicago. Residents in Iroquois, Calhoun, Clinton, Green, Jersey, Madison, and Perry counties backed a ballot measure to investigate the feasibility of … Read more

Breakaway Illinois church to pay over $1.4 million to leave UMC

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Breakaway Illinois church to pay over .4 million to leave UMC

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, November 07, 2024 Naperville Korean Methodist Church in Indiana. | Screenshot/Google Street View An Illinois-based congregation has agreed to pay more than $1.4 million in order to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church following litigation over who owned its property. The former Naperville Korean United Methodist Church agreed … Read more

Fatal First Date – CBS News

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Fatal First Date – CBS News

Fatal First Date – CBS News Watch CBS News A couple’s first date ends with an ambush. Both are shot. Can the only survivor identify the shooter? “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Read original … Read more

Chilling text cracked Leslie Reeves murder case after she was ‘executed’ on first date & dog found cuddled next to body

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Chilling text cracked Leslie Reeves murder case after she was ‘executed’ on first date & dog found cuddled next to body

A WOMAN was horrifically shot to death execution-style on a first date and cops tracked down her killer after finding a haunting text message. Leslie Reeves, 45, and her date, Chris Smith, were attacked inside his Illinois home after they were stalked the night before Thanksgiving 2021. 7 Leslie Reeves, 45, was murdered at her … Read more

Woman found dead by farmer in Illinois cornfield 33 years ago identified with posthumous DNA sample

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Woman found dead by farmer in Illinois cornfield 33 years ago identified with posthumous DNA sample

A person found dead in an Illinois cornfield in 1991 has been identified as a Chicago-area woman more than a decade after authorities began re-examining the cold case. An investigation relying on a posthumous DNA sample led to the identification of Paula Ann Lundgren last week. Now authorities hope they can piece together more details … Read more

Donald Trump’s invitation to Chinese carmakers might boost US transition to EVs

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Donald Trump’s invitation to Chinese carmakers might boost US transition to EVs

While the former president has previously only taken hits at EVs – saying that they will “kill” the US auto industry and that he would rescind federal support for them – he now strikes a more flexible tone. They’re “incredible” but “not for everybody”, he said, after meeting Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk. For Trump, … Read more

Is Your City Getting Too Expensive? These 5 US Cities Will Offer Cash And Other Perks For You To Move

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Is Your City Getting Too Expensive? These 5 US Cities Will Offer Cash And Other Perks For You To Move

As housing costs continue to rise and inflation impacts living expenses, many Americans are finding their cities increasingly unaffordable. In response, several cities across the United States are offering financial incentives and other perks to attract new residents. These initiatives aim to boost local economies by bringing in remote workers and others looking for a … Read more

Who Is Sean Grayson: Officer Charged With First-Degree Murder Tried To Cover Up Shooting Unarmed Woman In The Face

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Who Is Sean Grayson: Officer Charged With First-Degree Murder Tried To Cover Up Shooting Unarmed Woman In The Face

In a significant development, newly released audio has unveiled that the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by an Illinois officer, who is now facing murder charges, was initially reported as a self-inflicted injury. Earlier this week, disturbing footage surfaced showing the harrowing moment when Sonya Massey was shot three times. The footage reveals Massey apologizing … Read more

2 years after Dobbs, Democratic-led states move to combat abortion bans

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2 years after Dobbs, Democratic-led states move to combat abortion bans

Two years after the Supreme Court ended federal protections for abortion care, some Democratic-led states have moved to combat the restrictive laws on the procedure that have been enacted in Republican-led states.  The efforts from Democratic-led states include shield laws that prohibit patients and providers from facing legal consequences for abortion procedures.  According to the … Read more

Corn growers join lawsuit against EPA for emissions mandates

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Corn growers join lawsuit against EPA for emissions mandates

(The Center Square) – Several U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups are suing the Biden Administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks. The coalition argues the regulations will cause economic harm.  Dave Loos, Illinois Corn Growers Association director of Biofuels, says higher octane fuels could be a solution. The EPA finalized … Read more