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November 6, 2024

Cardinal, state leaders react to election

The head of the Chicago Archdiocese is calling for unity while top state leaders say that Illinois will continue to welcome marginalized individuals in the wake of Tuesday’s election….
November 6, 2024

Sorensen outperforms Harris in 17th Congress reelection win

In an election cycle that saw presidential candidate Kamala Harris underperform her predecessor Joe Biden in the 17th Congressional District vote, Congressman Eric Sorensen turned in…
November 5, 2024

Casten keeps 6th Congressional seat

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten retained his seat in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The Downers Grove incumbent thanked voters and supporters for their backing as he claimed…
November 5, 2024

Chicago officer, suspect killed in South Side shooting

A Chicago police officer and a suspect died from injuries sustained in a shooting Monday night on the city’s South Side. At 8:05 p.m. Monday, 6th (Gresham) District officers conducted…
November 2, 2024

Chicago cabaret plans The LiV Warfield Xperience

Teatro ZinZanni, a Chicago cabaret and cirque show, will open its circus tent, the Spiegeltent, to present The LiV Warfield Xpeience on Nov. 18. For one night only, Warfield, who stars…

Cardinal, state leaders react to election
November 6, 2024

The head of the Chicago Archdiocese is calling for unity while top state leaders say that Illinois will continue to welcome marginalized individuals in the wake of Tuesday’s election….
Sorensen outperforms Harris in 17th Congress reelection win
November 6, 2024

In an election cycle that saw presidential candidate Kamala Harris underperform her predecessor Joe Biden in the 17th Congressional District vote, Congressman Eric Sorensen turned in…
Casten keeps 6th Congressional seat
November 5, 2024

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten retained his seat in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The Downers Grove incumbent thanked voters and supporters for their backing as he claimed…
Chicago officer, suspect killed in South Side shooting
November 5, 2024

A Chicago police officer and a suspect died from injuries sustained in a shooting Monday night on the city’s South Side. At 8:05 p.m. Monday, 6th (Gresham) District officers conducted…
Chicago cabaret plans The LiV Warfield Xperience
November 2, 2024

Teatro ZinZanni, a Chicago cabaret and cirque show, will open its circus tent, the Spiegeltent, to present The LiV Warfield Xpeience on Nov. 18. For one night only, Warfield, who stars…
Chicago police plan DUI patrols
October 31, 2024

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Saturation patrols this weekend in two city police districts. Saturation patrols will be from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday in…
Zoning Committee votes against solar farm proposal
October 30, 2024

Second of three stories looking at a proposed solar farm in Winnebago County The proposed Tate Road solar farm in northwestern Winnebago County received a thumbs down from the county’s…
Chronicle Media goes live on Election Night
October 30, 2024

Chronicle Media will be providing live election coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday on our Facebook page — https://www.facebook.com/chroniclemediallc/. Join Rick Hibbert, Bill…

Gambling gains come at expense of riverboats, horse racing

October 16, 2024

Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery — a record bolstered by continued growth in video gambling, sports betting…

Voters consider state questions on reproductive health, tax reform

October 16, 2024

Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh in on three hot-button issues on their ballots this year: election interference, income taxes and reproductive health care. Voters…

In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t only deputy with DUI on his record

October 11, 2024

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, and who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed…

Dispensaries open while marijuana manufacturers face challenges

October 3, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the state’s marijuana industry. While Illinois’ marijuana market is booming and the state has made progress in diversifying…

Supreme Court addresses FOID seizures, hospital room privacy

October 2, 2024

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card…

Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide

October 2, 2024

Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive Election Guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process. Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their…

Smollett tries to overturn conviction

September 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Sept. 17 in actor Jussie Smollett’s appeal to overturn his conviction on disorderly conduct charges for falsifying a hate…

Cardinal, state leaders react to election

Sorensen outperforms Harris in 17th Congress reelection win

Casten keeps 6th Congressional seat

Chicago officer, suspect killed in South Side shooting

Chicago cabaret plans The LiV Warfield Xperience

Cardinal, state leaders react to election

Sorensen outperforms Harris in 17th Congress reelection win

Casten keeps 6th Congressional seat

Chicago officer, suspect killed in South Side shooting

Chicago cabaret plans The LiV Warfield Xperience

Chicago police plan DUI patrols

Zoning Committee votes against solar farm proposal

Chronicle Media goes live on Election Night

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