Illinois state lawmaker accuses Border Patrol agents of pointing gun at him

Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago) has accused Customs and Border Protection agents of pointing a gun at him and his staff on Tuesday in the Albany Park neighborhood. Huynh, who is running for Congress, shared video of the encounter. A...

‘You will never break Chicago’: No Kings Protest Returns

Thousands gathered in Chicago as part of the second nationwide “No Kings” protest, one of over 2,700 protests being held across all 50 states Oct. 18. The demonstration drew a wide range of participants including elderly Chicagoans handing out...

Chicago mayor's 2026 budget would dial back pension funding

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan relies on one-time revenues and dials back advance pension funding.Bloomberg News Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $16.6 billion 2026 budget would reduce the supplemental pension...

Judge plans to block Trump directive ordering states to remove gender ideology from ‘sex education’

News Judge Ann Aiken is reportedly moving to block a federal policy that would cut funding to 16 Democrat-led states that refuse to end transgender indoctrination of children in school ‘sex-ed’ lessons. (LifeSiteNews) — A U.S. district judge has...

Q3 Crisis Review: When Conduct, Culture and Context Collide

If Q2’s crises showed brands grappling with politics and polarization, Q3 brought the same dynamics home – to the boardroom, the algorithm, and the brand logo. This quarter’s 14 cases written by our editors reveal a world where reputation risk is...

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 17

McLean County Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 17. Here are the minutes provided by the board: A McLean County Unit District No. 5 Board of Education meeting was held Wednesday, September 17, 2025, beginning at - 6:30pm (Sign up...

Falcon represents ATU at national finance conference in Chicago

Five Arkansas Tech University finance students attended the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference in Chicago. Students learned about global economic factors, risk management, and investment strategies from industry professionals....

Chicago's Pace Expands Paratransit Network with Calumet City Transfer Site

L-R: Pace Board Member Terrance Carr; Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Holbert-Elston; Pace Board Member and Commissioner of the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Rachel Arfa; Calumet City Alderwoman Shalisa Harvey; ;...

How to support immigrant-owned businesses in Chicago amid immigration crackdown

Latinos contribute billions to Illinois’ economy, but Latino and Hispanic-owned businesses are suffering because of increased federal immigration actions. According to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the federal government’s Operation...

UWO competes at Augustana College (Illinois)

The UW Oshkosh men’s cross country team placed 16th, scoring 446 points, and the women’s team placed 16th, scoring 554 points at the Augustana College (Illinois) Interregional Invitational this past Saturday. On the men’s side, the Titans were led...

Drug kingpin Larry Hoover asks Gov. JB Pritzker for freedom

Since President Donald Trump commuted his federal life prison sentence five months ago, Gangster Disciples co-founder Larry Hoover has had three heart attacks and remains imprisoned in “extreme” conditions in Colorado, his lawyers say. Now, Hoover...

NASCAR offers first look at San Diego race course featuring aircraft carriers

The NASCAR San Diego street layout was unveiled by NASCAR(Image: NASCAR) NASCAR's lengthy hunt for a fresh city circuit has finally reached the West Coast following unsuccessful talks with Chicago officials. NASCAR formally revealed its upcoming...

Illinois House backs controversial ‘Equality for Every Family’ bill after Pritzker changes

(The Center Square) – The Illinois House concurs with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s amendatory veto to the Equality for Every Family Act, which supporters say modernizes parentage laws while critics warn it erodes traditional family values. Supporters call...

Illinois quick hits: Secretary of State accuses ICE of plate swapping; Treasurer celebrates LGBTQ+

Secretary of State accuses ICE of plate swapping Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says his office is investigating U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement over allegations that agents may be illegally swapping Illinois license...

Florida joins Texas, Kentucky and Illinois in alarming new travel trend for 2025

Florida is facing a dip in its tourism this year due to economic uncertainty(Image: Getty Images) Tourism across the country is plummeting in certain states due to rising costs, economic uncertainty, and destination travel competition. This stark...

Edison Elementary gets new principal; Larry Joynt is passionate about education

October 22, 2025 1:22 pm Views: 1 FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT SUBMITTED PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing Larry Joynt has been named the new principal at Edison Elementary School in District 205, and welcomes the opportunity to build relationships...

Conversation series deepens Brown’s culture of inquiry as part of Discovery Through Dialogue

“We should all enter into a conversation humbly, acknowledging that we have something to learn,” Guterl said. “If any of us are just there to dish out enlightenment, we aren’t doing the ‘discovery’ or the ‘dialogue’ parts as effectively as we...

Report: Heritage Grocers Group could be for sale due to immigration fears

Fear of immigration raids is having such a wide-reaching effect on consumers that private-equity firm Apollo Global Management is looking to sell Hispanic grocery chain Heritage Grocers Group, Reuters reported Wednesday. The Ontario, Calif.-based...

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association

Michael Jacobson, President and CEO at Illinois Hotel u0026 Lodging Association | LinkedinMichael Jacobson, President and CEO at Illinois Hotel u0026 Lodging Association | Linkedin Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit...

Gov. candidate Dabrowski on Pritzker's gambling winnings: He is 'divorced' from everyday Illinoisans

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent gambling winnings, stating they highlight how disconnected leadership has contributed to economic decline and increased costs for families. This...