A Monstrous Misunderstanding of Martin v. Mott: Why the Supreme Court Should Stay Its Hand Rather Than Judge Perry's Temporary Restraining Order A guest post by Prof. John Dehn. Reason · Oct 23, 2025
Four family members of Illinois politician Darren Bailey killed in helicopter crash Zachary Bailey was piloting the helicopter when it went down, according to reports The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025
‘Simply unbearable’: Mother of slain 20-year-old wants DHS to stop using her daughter to justify Chicago crackdown The Department of Homeland Security has said its ongoing immigration crackdown in the Chicago area is dedicated to Katie Abraham, an Illinois resident who died in January in a hit-and-run car wreck involving an undocumented immigrant The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Sonya Massey could have been saved after Sean Grayson shot her at home, court hears: Trial Day 4 recap Ex-sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson is facing murder charges after he shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers who called 911 over a suspected prowler The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
Illinois’ 15 Best Hidden Gem Housing Markets of 2025 Top spots blend strong livability, reasonable housing costs. GOBankingRates · Oct 22, 2025
Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey Opening statements in the trial of a former sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of a Black woman, in her Springfield, Illinois, home are scheduled for Wednesday The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
On National Guard Deployments, Trump Tells SCOTUS His Power Is 'Unreviewable' Will the Supreme Court grant Trump the overwhelming judicial deference he demands? Reason · Oct 21, 2025
Life after Congress: Rodney Davis’ off-ramp includes solutions and a shorkie - Roll Call “It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2025
Federal Judge 'Startled' by ICE Conduct Orders Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Operations A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders International Business Times · Oct 20, 2025
What to know about the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff deputy who killed Sonya Massey An Illinois sheriff's deputy goes on trial this week in the death of Sonya Massey The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Bravo to the judges standing up to Trump in Chicago and Portland District courts are speaking truth to power over troop deployments. If only the supreme court would do the same The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2025
Federal Judge 'Startled' by ICE Conduct Orders Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Operations A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders Latin Times · Oct 19, 2025
Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Approve Chicago National Guard Troop Deployment The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago after lower courts halted the move. Benzinga · Oct 18, 2025
Trump officials ask supreme court to permit national guard in Illinois Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led cities The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025
Reason · Oct 17, 2025 Seventh Circuit Rules Against Trump's Use of National Guard in Chicago The Court of Appeals unanimously refused to stay a trial court ruling against Trump, signaling the judges believe his use of the Guard is illegal.
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025 At least 15 detained after protesters and police clash outside Chicago Ice center Officers reportedly tackled and dragged several people after authorities told demonstrators to stay in ‘protest zones’
Roll Call · Oct 17, 2025 Trump asks Supreme Court to allow Guard deployment in Chicago - Roll Call The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area.
The Fashion Central · Oct 17, 2025 “My Life Has Peaked” Disney Fan Found Dead at Resort After Flying to Florida Alone A 31-year-old Disney fan who vanished from her home in Illinois has been found dead at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reports $1.4 Million Gambling Windfall On Tax Return: 'I Was Incredibly Lucky' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed a substantial gambling win of $1.4 million on his recent tax return, as released by his campaign.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Billionaire Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker won $1.4M playing blackjack at a Vegas casino last year: ‘I was incredibly lucky’ Pritzker and his wife reported taxable income of more than $10 million on their 2024 tax returns – triple their earnings from the previous year
Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025 How the Big Ten Spent Its Way Into a $2 Billion Dilemma Lavish facilities and soaring salaries have left athletic departments desperate for new revenue and now a private capital investment may come to the rescue.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker had some extra income in 2024 — from a lucky blackjack hand in a Las Vegas casino
The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2025 Illinois governor JB Pritzker won $1.4m gambling last year, tax filings reveal Pritzker, a billionaire, says he plans to donate winnings from playing blackjack on Las Vegas trip
Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025 Big Ten Men’s College Hoops Preview: Can Purdue Finally End League’s 25-Year Title Drought? The nation’s deepest league looks ready to end its March misery if Purdue, Michigan or Illinois can finally finish the job.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Disney World visitor found dead in park hours after she was reported missing from her Illinois home Cops raced to the Contemporary Resort hotel but have stressed that the victim was ‘not struck by the monorail’