FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 29 - The Untold Story

Trump slams federal judge, whom he appointed, for blocking National Guard deployment in Portland

The judge noted Trump’s decision to send the troops was “untethered” to the facts

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025

Trump announces deployment of 300 federal agents to Illinois as tensions grow over ICE operations

Trump has announced that he will deploy 300 federal agents to Chicago amid rising tensions over ICE operations. His announcement comes following about 900 arrests by federal authorities, two shootings by ICE agents, and numerous protests.

Euronews · Oct 5, 2025

Trump news at a glance: President authorizes sending national guard into Chicago as judge blocks Portland deployment

Illinois governor JB Pritzker calls move unnecessary and ‘a manufactured performance’ – key US politics stories from 4 October at a glance

The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2025

Rivian Narrows 2025 Delivery Targets As Market Pressures Mount

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) announced on Thursday that it produced 10,720 vehicles and delivered 13,201 during the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, from its Normal, Illinois, factory.

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Democrats liken Trump to Putin after call to use US cities for military training

Illinois governor JB Pritzker and others condemn president for suggesting cities be used as military training grounds

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025

He Won $1 Million in the Lottery — Here's the First Thing His Wife Told Him (and Where He Plans to Spend the Money)

A routine stop at a car wash turned into a life-changing moment for an Illinois father of five, who walked away with a $1 million Powerball prize. And while his wife's initial reaction was certainly justified, his plans for their winnings are a bit more financially savvy.

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

Watch the surviving members of REO Speedwagon's classic lineup reunite for the first time in 37 years

Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall and Alan Gratzer joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's marching band for a homecoming medley of REO Speedwagon classics

Louder · Sep 30, 2025

Moment driver deliberately crashes into police car conducting traffic stop ‘because he hates cops’

This is the moment an Illinois driver rammed into a police car during a traffic stop because he "hates cops".

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy apps

As mental health chatbots driven by artificial intelligence proliferate, a small number of states are trying to regulate them

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Illinois senator demands to meet with Ice amid clashes at immigration facility

Dick Durbin renews push to talk to Trump officials as operations and protests escalate at Broadview facility

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2025