L.A. mayor taps Illinois consulting firm to support Palisades fire recovery
One month after the devastating Palisades fire, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she has selected a private consulting firm to assist with infrastructure…
Trump administration sues Chicago in crackdown on sanctuary cities
CHICAGO — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday, alleging that sanctuary laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws. The lawsuit,…
Jordan Chiles puts in superhero-like performance for UCLA gymnastics
One after another, comic-book-style designs of UCLA gymnasts appeared on the jumbotron. But it was clear one Bruin was omitted.“Wait, we’re missing someone,” a text…
Desmond Claude scores 31 in USC’s defeat of No. 13 Illinois
Jan. 11, 2025 12:20 PM PT CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Desmond Claude scored a season-high 31 points to lead USC to an 82-72 win over No. 13…
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction for alleged hoax
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a conviction against actor Jussie Smollett, who prosecutors accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in…
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban
1 of 2 | A federal judge in Illinois has ruled the state’s blanket ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional and violates the Second Amendment…
Chilling text cracked Leslie Reeves murder case after she was ‘executed’ on first date & dog found cuddled next to body
A WOMAN was horrifically shot to death execution-style on a first date and cops tracked down her killer after finding a haunting text message.Leslie Reeves,…