Illinois News

Aggregated Illinois News Articles

• Passenger killed, driver critically injured in DuSable Lake Shore crash: police
  
  One person was killed and a motorist was critically injured in an outbound crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago police. The collision occurred just before 5 p.m. ...
  William Lee.  Chicago Tribune.  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:39:16 +0000.
• Illinois Town Grieves After Car Slams Through Building, Killing 4 Young People
  
  The car veered off a road and through a field, crashing into a center where children were cared for after school. The dead ranged in age from 7 to 18.
  Julie Bosman.  New York Times.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:20:45 +0000.
• Victims, driver in Chatham, Ill. crash that killed 4 ID'd
  
  The three children and one teenager killed when a car crashed into an after-school program in downstate Chatham, Illinois, have been identified. The driver has also been identified.
  CBS News.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:49:11 -0400.
• Dem governor blasts Trump, Musk in new attack campaign as 2028 buzz grows
  
  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's campaign launched a new video series on President Donald Trump's 100th day in office amid speculation Pritzker will make a 2028 presidential run.
  Fox News.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:12:14 -0400.
• Developer sells Optimist Park apartment project to Chicago investor
  
  The Chicago investment firm paid $91.5 million for the property.
  Elise Franco.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:24:06 +0000.
• Driver, victims identified in Illinois after-school camp crash that left 4 dead, including children
  
  Illinois State Police identified Marianne Akers as the driver involved in a fatal crash that left four people dead at an after-school camp in Chatham.
  Fox News.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:12:50 -0400.
• United Airlines grows highest-end Polaris airport lounge by 50% in battle for wealthy customers
  
  United has been expanding its Polaris lounges in Chicago and Newark to fit more customers.
  CNBC.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:34:37 GMT.
• Four people killed when vehicle smashes through downstate Illinois after-school building, police say
  
  The victims who died were believed to be between 4 and 18.
  Jeremy Gorner.  Chicago Tribune.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:28:14 +0000.
• 4 children killed when car slams into after-school program in central Illinois
  
  The crash happened at YNOT Outdoors, an after-school program in the town of Chatham in central Illinois.
  CBS News.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:13:00 -0400.
• Bothell cybersecurity firm acquired by Chicago-area company
  
  The combined company has more than 250 employees. Both companies focus on identity security.
  Rick Morgan.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:28:59 +0000.
• 4 minors dead after vehicle rams into after-school camp in Illinois
  
  Four minors are dead after a vehicle crashed into a building hosting an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, officials told ABC News on Monday.
  ABC News.  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:21:08 -0400.
• 4 Killed When a Car Crashes Through an Illinois After-School Center
  
  Several others were injured, the State Police said.
  Alexandra E. Petri.  New York Times.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:22:52 +0000.
• Four people were killed when vehicle smashed through Illinois building, police say
  
  Police said officers responded Monday afternoon to calls about a vehicle driving into a building during an after-school program.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:20:00 GMT.
• Stojakovic's son, coveted transfer, picks Illinois
  
  California transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic and one of the best available players in the portal, has committed to Illinois over Stanford and North Carolina.
  Jeff Borzello and Jonathan Givony.  ESPN.  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:11:53 EST.
• Illinois Tool Gears Up to Report Q1 Earnings: What to Expect
  
  ITW's first-quarter results are likely to gain from strength across the Test & Measurement and Electronics and Specialty Products units. Softness in the Automotive OEM segment is expected to weigh on results.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:51:00 GMT.

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In 2008, the estimated population of Illinois was 12,901,563, whereas in 2006, the population of Illinois was about 12,759,673.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Illinois' demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Illinois web page.  For maps of Illinois, visit this Illinois Map website.

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