CrimeUnited States
Five Killed in Targeted East St. Louis Family Shooting
Five family members killed in targeted mass shooting across three locations in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teens, ages 15 and 16, are in custody.
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US PoliticsLaw
Seventh Circuit Upholds Illinois Assault Weapons Ban
The Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois' assault weapons ban in a 2-1 ruling, overturning a lower court decision and setting the stage for high court review.
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Gun Control & LegalPolitics
Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons
The 7th Circuit upheld Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity magazines. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
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Weather & Natural Disasters
Rare Level 4/5 Threat as Tornado Outbreak Hits Midwest
A rare Level 4/5 extreme threat is issued as a tornado outbreak targets the Midwest, with millions at risk of destructive tornadoes and flash flooding.
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Politics & PolicyEconomy
Lincoln, Illinois Fears Future as Prison Closure Looms
The closure of Logan Correctional Center threatens to devastate Lincoln, Illinois, a town already reeling from the loss of colleges and factories.
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PoliticsRegional
Illinois Split-State Movement Gains Momentum Before Midterms
A third of Illinois counties have voted to explore separating from Chicago to form a new state. The movement faces steep constitutional hurdles.
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Weather & Natural DisastersUnited States
Tornadoes Tear Through Illinois and Indiana, Leaving Damage
Multiple tornadoes struck Illinois and Indiana on June 11, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving thousands without power. No fatalities were reported.
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Weather & Natural Disasters
Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana, Thousands Without Power
Severe storms and tornadoes tore through Illinois and Indiana on June 11, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving over 680,000 without power.
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PoliticsUnited States
Illinois Alderman Turns Self In Over Dead Voter Ballot Fraud
Waukegan Alderman Sylvia Sims Bolton turned herself in after allegedly casting her dead mother's mail-in ballot. The ballot was flagged and never counted.
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