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Major U.S Food Processing Plant Shut Down by Massive Explosion

A major food processing plant in Illinois has been shut down after a massive explosion ripped through the facility. At least eight people have been reported injured at the processing plant in Decatur. As of early Tuesday morning, five of the injured people remain hospitalized. The explosion and resulting fire…

Illinois State Rep Issues Travel Advisory for Chicago: ‘Carjackings, Muggings, Retail Theft, Assaults Are All Up’

Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has issued an extraordinary travel advisory to his constituents who travel to Chicago. The advisory comes as the Democrat-controlled city sees record violence. He said: “This summer, why don’t you head on up to the 52nd District and kick your shoes off and…

Chicago Prosecutor Quits in Disgust: ‘Increase in Crime of All Kinds, I Will Not Raise My Son Here, My Entire Family Is Leaving’

A 20-year veteran prosecutor has quit the Cook County state’s attorney’s office and will move his family out of Illinois. Assistant State’s Attorney Jason Poje blasted Chicago's leadership and cited rising crime and the politicians who do nothing to stop it as a reason for leaving the state. In a…

Illinois Sheriffs Revolt, Refuse to Enforce ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban: ‘We Uphold the Constitution’

Sheriffs across Illinois told the state’s politicians to pound sand and announced they will not enforce the new law banning so-called "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines. Sheriffs in DeKalb, Kankakee, McHenry, and LaSalle counties said they swore to protect residents’ constitutional rights when they took the job. They argue that…

Stellantis Plant Prepares for 1,350 Layoffs Due to Rising Electric Vehicle Production Costs

Stellantis’s assembly plant in Illinois could see 1,350 layoffs as the company struggles with rising electric vehicle production costs. The Belvidere plant, which manufactures the Jeep Cherokee SUV, employs around 1,350 workers at the site. Stellantis is planning to indefinitely halt operations at the plant. The move will result in…

Satanic Temple Display Showcased Next to Nativity Scene in Illinois State Capitol

Officials in Illinois have placed a Satanic Temple display alongside the Christian nativity scene and a Jewish menorah inside the State Capitol building. The Satanic “Serpent of Genesis” has been made part of the state's display of several religious exhibits for the holiday season. According to local radio media, the…

Top Democrat Prosecutors Warn ‘Woke’ Criminal Justice Reform Law Will ‘Destroy’ Illinois

Top Democrat prosecutors are warning that Illinois' new "woke" criminal justice reform law will "tie the hands" of law enforcement and "destroy" the state. Illinois is due to implement sweeping reforms to the state's criminal justice system after Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today (SAFE-T)…

Prominent Chicago Democrat Hit with Federal Bribery Charges

A prominent Chicago Democrat lawmaker has been hit with federal bribery charges, prosecutors have revealed. Illinois state Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) has been charged with bribery as part of a yearslong investigation into the red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC. He was also charged with lying to the FBI. Jones,…

Lori Lightfoot Calls in National Guard to Deal with Migrants Bused to Chicago from Texas

Chicago's Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot has caved after Gov. Greg Abbott bused migrants from Texas to her "sanctuary city" and has called in the National Guard to deal with the "crisis." Lightfoot and Illinois's Democrat Gov. J. B. Pritzker handed Governor Abbott a huge win by calling in the National…

Navy Veteran Freed after Serving 30 Years in Prison for Murder He Didn’t Commit

A Navy veteran has finally been exonerated and freed after serving almost 30 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Now 58, Herman Williams was convicted by an Illinois court for the murder of his ex-wife in 1994. Last week, his conviction was vacated by agreement of…