The White House is set to establish a national monument in honor of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy whose abduction, torture, and lynching in 1955 played a pivotal role in sparking the civil rights movement. President Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday, which coincides with the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth, officially establishing …
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Historic Ruling Ending Cash Bail In a groundbreaking decision, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the state’s law to eliminate cash bail, making Illinois the first state in the nation to take this bold step. The ruling, which came after a legal battle, will go into effect in 60 days, on …
In a landmark ruling, Illinois has become the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail as a condition of pretrial release from jail. The state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the law, overturning a previous judge’s opinion. Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis, writing for the majority, emphasized the law’s alignment with …
A tornado touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Wednesday evening, causing passengers to seek shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no immediate reports of injuries. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, a confirmed tornado was on the ground around 7pm and was intermittently touching down while moving east. Additional …
A United Airlines flight had to divert just two hours into what should have been a 9.5-hour journey on Sunday due to an enraged business-class passenger. The passenger, who had paid around $7,000 for the upgraded seat, caused a commotion after being informed that their preferred meal choice was unavailable. According to the Guardian, the …
Sonja Morgan made a surprising revelation during her appearance on Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast. The Real Housewives of New York City star, aged 59, confessed that her playful behavior on a new Bravo reality show led to a mishap with a liposuction stitch. She disclosed that this incident occurred while engaging in intimate activities …
Sleepwalking is a common phenomenon, but a man from Illinois took it to another level by sleepshooting. Mark Dicara, a 62-year-old resident of Lake Barrington, had a dream that someone had broken into his home, and he shot the “intruder,” as reported by CBS. However, when he woke up, he realized he had actually …
An Illinois man finds himself in legal trouble after inadvertently shooting himself in the leg while dreaming of a home invasion. Mark M. Dicara, a 62-year-old resident of Lake Barrington, was arrested by deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department on two felony gun possession charges. The incident occurred on April 10, and authorities responded …
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently signed a bill into law that prohibits book bans in the state’s public libraries. This remarkable move positions Illinois as the first state in the US to ban book bans. The new law takes effect on January 1, 2024, and stipulates that public libraries that restrict or prohibit materials …