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Death toll rises to 7 in massive downstate chain-reaction crash

A massive pileup Monday morning south of Springfield caused by a windstorm left seven people dead and involved 72 vehicles. Nearly 40 people were injured.

Chicago Sun-Times

Multiple people killed in pile-up after dangerous dust storm blinds drivers

At least thirty people have been hospitalised after a dangerous dust storm led to a huge pile-up on Interstate 55 south of Springfield, Illinois, US due to poor visibility

Daily Mirror

'Multiple fatalities' on Illinois highway following crashes

Illinois State Police say a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois has led to numerous crashes and pileups and “multiple fatalities” on Interstate 55

The Independent UK

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At least six people killed in highway pile-up in Illinois during dust storm

More than 70 cars and several big-rig trucks involved in vehicle collisions on Interstate 55 that left 37 people injured

The Guardian - US

Dust storm Illinois - live: At least six dead in I-55 pile-up of up to 80 cars during sudden storm

I-55 remains shut down in both directions

The Independent UK

At least six dead and dozens injured as Illinois dust storm causes ‘80-vehicle’ pile-up

Approximately 40 to 60 passenger cars and 20 commercial vehicles were involved in crash

The Independent UK

Medicaid renewal process restarts, putting thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing coverage

Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged the public to check with family and friends to make sure they know about the upcoming renewal due dates, which will be issued monthly now until mid-2024. Most Medicaid users in Illinois are unaware they need to reapply.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Hunter Petrovic catches the heaviest bass in ICASSTT history

Hunter Petrovic caught the heaviest bass in the history of the Illinois Coaches and Students State Tournament Trail on Clinton Lake.

Chicago Sun-Times

Supreme Court asked to halt Illinois assault weapons ban - Roll Call

An Illinois gun store owner asked the Supreme Court on Monday to pause the state’s bans on assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

Roll Call

The heart of labor is beating strong in Chicago and Illinois

On this International Workers Day, we’re committed to fighting for a better future for all workers in our city and state, two labor leaders write.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rising Mississippi River continuing to test flood defenses

The rising Mississippi River will continue to test flood defenses in southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois as it crests in the area on Monday

The Independent UK

Mississippi River waters keep rising in Iowa and Illinois

People along the Mississippi River in southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois are warily watching rising water levels from the spring snow melt

The Independent UK

Spring basketball notebook: Meanstreets, Illinois Wolves impress

The club basketball circuits are off and running.

Chicago Sun-Times

2023 NFL draft by round

2023 NFL Draft by round

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2023 NFL draft by position

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2023 NFL draft by team

2023 NFL Draft by team

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago asking Congress for big boost in federal dollars for 2024 DNC security costs

Security plans will be developed by Chicago and Milwaukee with the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies for the Democratic and Republican conventions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Activist Sister Helen Prejean has counseled popes, governors on death penalty: ‘She’s not a scold; she appeals to your reason’

Prejean, 84, addresses Catholic lawyers in Chicago, reminisces about fights against capital punishment — and will likely attend her seventh execution later this year.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ assault weapons ban enforcement blocked by federal judge in southern Illinois

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn made clear that his ruling is “not a final resolution” of the matter, and nothing in his order “prevents the state from confronting firearm-related violence” through “a wide array” of other laws.

The Independent UK

Statue honoring Mamie Till-Mobley to be unveiled in Illinois

A memorial honoring Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till, will be unveiled Saturday outside the suburban Chicago high school she attended as a young woman, long before she became a critical player in the Civil Rights Movement

The Guardian - US

Illinois man using leaf blower in yard allegedly shot dead by neighbor

Ettore Lacchei, 79, arrested and charged with first-degree murder over death of William Martys, 59, in Antioch, north of Chicago

Chicago Sun-Times

Bring carbon capture technology and its environmental benefits to Illinois

Carbon capture sequestration is technology that captures CO2 emissions, then transports and stores those emissions underground.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Gaming Board slammed video gambling company for alleged ties to bookmaker, but it’s still reaping millions

In 2021, the state agency proposed stripping the lucrative video gaming license held by Frank Cortese’s company. Nearly two years later, with no ruling yet, he’s still in business.

Reason

A Judge Who Understands Firearms

Judge Stephen McGlynn of the Southern District of Illinois asks probing questions about the state’s new rifle ban.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon goes at No. 5 overall to the Seahawks in the NFL Draft

Witherspoon was regarded as one of the top two cornerbacks in the draft despite being slightly undersized from what Seattle has opted for in the past with players at the position.

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