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Aggregated Illinois News Articles

• WATCH: In 1st address to US, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope at White Sox Field
  
  In a recorded message from the Vatican prepared exclusively for the audience at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of hope.
  ABC News.  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:47:17 -0400.
• Angel Reese, Chicago Sky drop third straight game as slump continues with loss to Dream
  
  Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky have struggled to turn the season around early, suffering their third straight loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday night.
  Fox News.  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:40:51 -0400.
• Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
  
  Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader.
  Fox News.  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:54:10 -0400.
• Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
  
  A measure Illinois lawmakers sent to Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders.
  Jeremy Gorner.  Chicago Tribune.  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:00:52 +0000.
• Following ICE subpoena, Chicago city clerk suspending online municipal ID program portal
  
  Clerk Anna Valencia announced her office would take the CityKey online portal offline after ICE subpoenaed for personal information of applicants to the program.
  Alice Yin.  Chicago Tribune.  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:00:44 +0000.
• Once-Powerful Illinois Democrat Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison
  
  Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.
  Julie Bosman and Robert Chiarito.  New York Times.  Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:42:40 +0000.
• American woman sparks heated debate about the 'correct' way to eat after revealing how Europeans hold utensils
  
  Amy Gordy, from Chicago, recently shared a video of herself trying to use silverware the 'European way' on TikTok, and it launched a massive argument about how cutlery should be held.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:18:05 +0100.
• Second case of coronavirus confirmed in the U.S.
  
  The battle against a new and deadly virus is kicking into high gear after a second case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Chicago. Dean Reynolds reports.
  CBS News.  Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:54:13 -0400.
• A White Sox cap at the Vatican? Pope Leo XIV is 'like any other guy in Chicago on the South Side'
  
  There's a mural of Pope Leo XIV at the White Sox's park, near where he sat for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Yeah, the Chicago native once known as Father Bob is a fan.
  Chuck Schilken.  Los Angeles Times.  Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT.
• 'He's still killing it': Ken Flores jokes on in Hulu's 'LOL Live'
  
  Ken Flores, the beloved Chicago homegrown and Los Angeles-based comedian, died on Jan. 28. His first and last special is now available on Hulu.
  Andrea Flores.  Los Angeles Times.  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:28:05 GMT.
• JetBlue flight landing in Boston rolls off runway on to grass
  
  A JetBlue flight landing at Logan Airport in Boston from Chicago rolled off the runway and on to the grass Thursday morning.
  CBS News.  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:09:01 -0400.
• JetBlue Plane Skids Off Runway After Landing At Boston Logan Airport, No Fatalities
  
  A JetBlue flight from Chicago rolled off the runway into a grassy area after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday.
  By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:46:43 -0400.
• JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into the grass in Boston
  
  A JetBlue flight landing at Boston's Logan International Airport rolled off the runway and into the grass on Thursday, an airport spokesperson said.
  Washington Times.  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:31:21 -0400.
• How Many People Have Been Arrested Since the LA Protests Began?
  
  Officers have arrested hundreds across the country, including in Dallas, New York City and Chicago, during protests against immigration raids.
  Alyce Mcfadden.  New York Times.  Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:31:40 +0000.
• Los Angeles Protests Live Updates: Anti-ICE Protests Spread To New York, Philadelphia, Chicago And More
  
  Hundreds of Marines joined National Guard troops in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
  By Conor Murray, Forbes Staff.  Forbes.  Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:55:37 -0400.

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