Illinois

Illinois health officials investigating possible hantavirus case in Winnebago County not linked to cruise ship

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The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak. Three people aboard the MV Hondius died from hantavirus, which is rare, and at least three more were sickened. A total of 16 American passengers … Read more

DOJ investigates Illinois schools over secret gender transitions, ideology

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is continuing its investigatory crackdown on left-wing ideology in schools, homing in on one of the biggest blue states renowned for its activist teachers unions. The DOJ announced an investigation into 36 Illinois school districts over whether they allowed parents to opt … Read more

Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker would not fully self-finance a 2028 run

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker may be a billionaire, but should the Democrat run for president in 2028, he would not fully bankroll the bid, NBC News has learned. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two people involved in discussions around Pritzker strategy said while the governor … Read more

Gov. JB Pritzker explains Illinois’ plans to seek accountability for Chicago immigration crackdown

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Illinois officials held a second day of hearings on Tuesday as part of their investigation into last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz, an ICE immigration crackdown the Trump administration orchestrated. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link

Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford causes extensive damage; sheriff says town shut down

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A tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford, part of a massive storm system that is barreling toward Chicago Friday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for Lena at 4:45 p.m. CT, the National Weather Service said. Video from a livestream in Lena shows the massive, rotating storm … Read more

For sale: Illinois house where George Harrison visited his sister before Beatlemania

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For the skinny British musician, it was an unassuming trip to visit his sister’s family in September 1963 in Benton, Illinois. He went camping. He jammed with local musicians. He drank root beer delivered on roller skates. He shopped for records. He bought a guitar. Then he went home. The next time people in Benton … Read more