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Illinois court overturns conviction of former Empire star Jussie Smollett

Court says new charges for hate-crime hoax shouldn’t have been filed after original charges were dropped

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How we met: ‘There was a heatwave and he didn’t have air conditioning. So I invited him to sleep on my floor’

Marc, 61, and Lori, 65, met online in 1995. They have a daughter and live in Illinois

The Guardian - UK

New Dems elect Schneider chair for the 119th Congress - Roll Call

The center-left New Democrat Coalition elected Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider to be its chair in the next Congress.

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Illinois Man Busted with Zip Ties and Toys After Telling Informant He Planned to "Get Me A Little Boy" to Kidnap for Ransom: Feds

An Illinois man is facing federal charges after allegedly plotting to kidnap a young boy from a private school in Florida and hold him for a $100,000 ransom.

Latin Times

In September, Illinois sportsbooks generated a $1.31 billion handle

This week, the Illinois Gaming Board reported that online and retail sportsbooks combined to haul $136.4 million in September.

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In the Seventh Circuit, Procedural Red Herrings Threaten the Second Amendment

The Seventh Circuit heard oral argument on November 12 in Viramontes v. County of Cook, Illinois, a challenge to Cook… The post In the Seventh Circuit, Procedural Red Herrings Threaten the Second Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.

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Photos from Michigan State’s loss at Illinois

Gallery: Photos from Michigan State's road tilt against Illinois

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Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy

The Independent UK

Democratic leaders across US work to lead resistance against Trump’s agenda

Democrats from California to Illinois prepare to ‘Trump-proof’ and ‘fight to death’ against his extreme proposals

The Guardian - US

Illinois Democratic Governor Vows to do Everything He Can 'To Protect Our Undocumented Immigrants'

Trump's new "border czar" warned Democratic governors to "get the hell out of the way" speaking about his intentions to see deportations through

Latin Times

“I Was In Complete Shock”: Woman Visits Hospital For Sore Throat, Only To Discover She’s Pregnant

"I was in complete shock." A woman from Illinois was left stunned after going to the hospital for a supposed "sore throat" only to discover she was pregnant with quadruplets The post “I Was In Complete Shock”: Woman Visits Hospital For Sore Throat, Only To Discover She’s Pregnant first appeared…

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign chancellor to step down at end of academic year

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Robert Jones plans to resign at the end of the academic year

The Independent UK

US states are finally starting to put in place protections for the kids of family vloggers

Ruby Franke was once one of the most popular YouTube family vloggers, posting videos featuring her husband and six children on her channel, 8 Passengers, that racked up over 1 billion views.

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Illinois Woman Buys Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket During Quick Grocery Stop, Forgets It in Her Purse

An Illinois woman won $1 million from a lottery ticket in her purse that she had forgotten about.

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Ohio Man Who Arranged Hotel Sex With Minors Brought His Baby Along 'Due To Not Having A Babysitter': Cops

An Ohio man was arrested for traveling to Illinois to meet minors for sex, bringing his baby along due to not having a babysitter.

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Ohio Man Who Arranged Hotel Sex with Minors Brought His Baby Along 'Due to Not Having a Babysitter': Cops

An Ohio man was arrested for traveling to Illinois to meet minors for sex, bringing his baby along due to not having a babysitter.

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Federal Judge Enjoins Enforcement of the Illinois 'Assault Weapon' Ban

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn says the law bans firearms covered by the Second Amendment and is not supported by historical precedent.

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Federal Judge Overturns Illinois Semiautomatic Weapons Ban

Federal judge overturns Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban, sparking debate on gun rights vs. public safety.

The Independent UK

US judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal

A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms

International Business Times UK

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

Seven pro-Trump counties in Illinois have voted to explore seceding from Chicago's influence, aiming to create a new state that better represents their rural, conservative values.

Latin Times

Former Republican Dares 'Scared, Weak' Trump to Come After Him For His Work on Jan. 6 Investigation

Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman from Illinois and now senior political commentator, said that he was "not intimidated" by Trump.

Latin Times

Illinois Governor Vows to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Trump: 'You Come for My People, You Come Through Me'

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a press conference Thursday, addressing President-elect Donald Trump's win against Vice President Kamala Harris, in which he pledged to do everything he could in order to protect his constituents.

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Part VI: Slavery and the Reconstruction Amendments

An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), The Slaughter-House Cases (1873), Bradwell v. Illinois (1873), U.S. v. Cruikshank (1876), Strauder v. West Virginia (1880), The Civil Rights Case (1883), Yick Wo v. Hopkins (1886), Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

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Pro-Trump Counties Vote to Secede from Illinois, Form New Red State

Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.

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