DOJ accuses Peltola, Democrats of misleading a federal court

The Justice Department on Thursday accused Mary Peltola of misleading a federal court in the latest filing in their lawsuit seeking to block certification of the Alaska Senate election. “Apparently…

U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution (Gift Article)

The Trump administration plans to fly the Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled over the border to Afghanistan.

Christa Pike Describes Pain and Isolation After Botched Execution

Convicted of a 1995 murder, Ms. Pike released her first statement since the failed attempt to execute her last month.

Feds say Supreme Court should deny ex-Speaker Madigan’s petition to review corruption conviction

The federal government told the Supreme Court in a brief this week that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption conviction was on solid ground, saying he was “not a low-level or...

Former Patient Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Senator Marshall (Gift Article)

The Republican sued more than 700 patients during his former career as a physician. The suit accuses him of charging illegally high interest rates.

Column | A 35-year study challenges the belief that marijuana is good for sleep

One researcher was “totally surprised” by the findings.

Teachers union sues Trump over public service loan forgiveness

Some pubic servants said the Education Department mishandled, and in some cases, lost track of student loan payments.

Massive crypto hack probably the largest theft of digital currencies in history

The company said that $6.3 billion in user funds had been affected in the incident.

Calumet City Mayor and state Rep. Thaddeus Jones hospitalized after minor stroke

Calumet City Mayor and state Rep. Thaddeus Jones is expected to make a full recovery after being hospitalization for a minor stroke.

As Trump Faces Down the Midterms, a Grim Mood Takes Over the White House

The White House has been rocked by turnover and anxiety over the midterms. The president, who is tightening his inner circle, has lashed out at critics, held meandering rallies and feasted on a diet...

Ex-ComEd Insiders in Talks to Avert Retrial in Corruption Case

Attorneys are close to a deal that would avert a re-trial for two defendants in the “ComEd Four” Illinois political corruption case, they said at a hearing.

Pope Leo will vote from the Vatican, by mail, in Illinois' midterm election

That mail ballot had to travel a long way — from Joliet to the Vatican City, where Pope Leo XIV has led the Catholic church since white smoke appeared from the Sistine Chapel in May 2025.

'Contrary to law': Judge strikes down Trump admin's definition of 'medically frail' in Medicaid...

Latest Bears stadium plan for White Sox site in Bridgeport draws interest — but no involvement from...

The latest Bears stadium idea would put the team in Bridgeport, on the site of the White Sox’s Rate Field. But like some of the proposals before it, this one was drawn up without participation from...

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86.