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Accused killer testifies he shot Chicago police officer "out of pure fear"

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

The man accused of the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso two years ago took the stand in his own defense Friday at his trial, claiming he shot the officer "out of pure fear." Steven Montano, 21, is on trial for...

Nashville will see a rise in ICE agents under Trump’s budget plan

WPLN - Tennessee · July 18, 2025

Marianna BacallaoWPLN NewsHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addresses reporters in Nashville on Friday, July 18, 2025. During a Friday visit to Nashville, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that ICE will be sending more officers to...

Governors seek more influence over PJM amid ‘crisis of confidence’

Utility Dive · July 18, 2025

Facing an “unprecedented crisis of confidence,” the PJM Interconnection needs fundamental change and new leadership, according to nine governors representing the majority of electric customers in the grid operator’s footprint. “At a time of...

Between Leaving His TV Show And Getting Married, Chicago Fire’s Jake Lockett Has Gone Through A Lot In 2025

TheThings · July 18, 2025

Similar to other One Chicago shows, there is no doubt that Chicago Fire has an extremely dedicated fan following. That makes perfect sense since Chicago Fire has featured several storylines that the show's viewers have cared deeply about. On top...

What Lies Ahead for Healthcare and Human Services Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Is Law

JD Supra - California · July 18, 2025

With President Trump’s July 4th signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA,”) Federal reconciliation package into law, we will see massive shifts – some near-term, and others over time – in the administration of and eligibility for...

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County during week ending July 26

Sangamon Sun - Illinois · July 18, 2025

Justin Hammers, Chief of Operations at IDOC | Illinois Department of Corrections oficial websiteJustin Hammers, Chief of Operations at IDOC | Illinois Department of Corrections oficial website There are three inmates sentenced in Sangamon County...

Lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Daily Herald - Illinois · July 18, 2025

At a news conference in Chicago last week, a woman identified only by the first name Kate-Lynn described experiences of sexual assault at a suburban Chicago detention center when she was 14 years old. AP Illinois has one of the nation’s worst...

Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox FREE LIVE STREAM (7/18/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel

NJ.com - New Jersey · July 18, 2025

The Chicago Cubs face the Boston Red Sox in an MLB game on Friday, July 18, 2025 (7/18/25) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV and fuboTV or via a subscription to Sling TV,...

Flight delayed? This ordinance would allow video gambling in Chicago airports

NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois · July 18, 2025

Between layovers, delays and buffer time to get through security, there's no shortage of time to kill in airports, and one Chicago alderman has an idea to fill it. An ordinance introduced in Wednesday's Chicago City Council meeting would allow...

Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois

Capitol News Illinois - Illinois · July 18, 2025

Article Summary A new study shows there are barriers to upward mobility in Illinois, especially for women and people of color. People who grow up in lower-income families tend to earn less as adults than those from wealthier families, even after...

Syverson engages constituents across 35th District on budgets and business

Rockford Sun - Illinois · July 18, 2025

David L. Syverson, Illinois State Senator for 35th District | FacebookDavid L. Syverson, Illinois State Senator for 35th District | Facebook State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) organized several events this week throughout the 35th...

Paris on Politics: Chicago eyes video gambling; chronic venous insufficiency explained

FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois ·

Coming up on "Paris on Politics:" Chicago's top investigator, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, is stepping down after another term, and we ask her why she's hanging it up. Is it time for Chicago to legalize video gaming in restaurants and bars...

USACE Chicago District’s Ericka Hillard Honored with Patriotic Public Service Award for Volunteer Work with VFW

DVIDS - Georgia · July 18, 2025

Ericka Hillard, a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), received the Patriotic Public Service Lapel Pin Award for her volunteer service with her local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post. The award ceremony was held at...

Yes, It's A Bummer Chicago Fire Is Losing Another Cast Member, But The Project The Actor Has Lined Up Is One Of My Most Anticipated Adaptations

Cinema Blend · July 18, 2025

You know what they say: when one door closes, another one opens. Well, that’s exactly what’s happening for Chicago Fire’s Michael Bradway. The actor is officially not returning for Season 14 of NBC's hit first responder drama, which is a big...

What's behind the decline in pro-gun lawsuits?

B98.5 - Georgia · July 18, 2025

What's behind the decline in pro-gun lawsuits? After the Supreme Court fashioned a new test for the constitutionality of gun laws in 2022's Bruen decision, gun rights advocates pounced, inundating courts with challenges to firearm restrictions....

Out-of-state deer poachers ordered to pay nearly $120,000 in southern Illinois

WJBD Radio - Illinois · July 18, 2025

Five men from Mississippi were sentenced in southern Illinois federal court after admitting to using spotlights to illegally hunt white-tailed deer in Massac, Jefferson, Union, Pope and Clark counties. Lee J. Johnson, 54, of Saucier, Mississippi,...

Des Plaines residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

North Cook News - Illinois · July 18, 2025

Des Plaines taxpayers paid the 30th largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in May, according to Illinois tax records. In total, residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes during that month. Des Plaines ranked 33rd in the Prairie...

All the Chicago Fire Actors Who Have Said Goodbye to Firehouse 51 (Including Surprising Season 14 Shakeups!) By Breanne L. Heldman and Christopher Rudolph

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Michael Bradway is the latest actor to leave Chicago Fire, ahead of the series' 14th season In April 2025, it was announced that Daniel Kyri and Jake Lockett would be exiting the show Original cast member Eamonn Walker departed the...

Shorewood seniors, neighbors make ‘good trouble’ protesting ICE, federal budget cuts

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

A group gathered outside The Timbers of Shorewood senior living facility Thursday in protest of Trump administration policies. About three dozen protestors lined up along North River Road, some as old as 90, holding signs expressing their...

The Politics of Blame

South Side Weekly - Illinois · July 18, 2025

In April, a vibrant Black and brown-, queer-, women-owned Creole fusion restaurant opened its doors in River North. Artis, owned by Brandi and Brittany Artis, aimed to provide a safe and inviting space for queer women. “Everything is in...