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Thug Tries to Rob Concealed Carry Permit Holder during Facebook Marketplace Meetup, Pays with His Life

A thug made a fatal mistake when he tried to rob a man by luring him into a Facebook Marketplace meetup trap. The man and a friend had responded to a Facebook Marketplace ad for a vehicle sale in Peoria, Illinois. Assuming the ad was genuine, they went to view…

Illinois’ Democrat Gov Complains ‘Sanctaury Cities’ Are ‘Suffering’ from Texas’ Migrant Buses

The Democrat governor of Illinois, billionaire J.B. Pritzker, is complaining that so-called "sanctuary cities" are "suffering" from large numbers of migrants being bused there from border states such as Texas. During an interview with ABC News host Jonathan Karl on "This Week," Pritzker attempted to blame Republicans for the border…

Hero Worker Gets Shot, Grabs Gun from Armed Robber, Shoots Attacker

A hero apartment maintenance worker managed to turn the tables during an armed robbery in Illinois. The 20-year-old worker was shot during an attempted robbery Tuesday, according to police. However, the worker, who was not identified by authorities, fought back against the robber who had shot him. He was able…

Ex-NFL Star Sergio Brown ‘Missing’ after Mother Found Murdered in Creek

Former NFL star Sergio Brown has reportedly gone "missing" after police found the body of his dead mother in an Illinois creek. According to the Maywood Police Department, 73-year-old Myrtle Brown's body was dumped in the water after she had been murdered. On Saturday, family members reported to the police…

DeSantis Checkmates Chicago Mayor, Offers Illinois Cops $5,000 to ‘Make Smart Move to Florida’

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has checkmated Chicago's failing Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson. Gov. DeSantis is offering Illinois cops $5,000 to make the smart move to Florida. Chicago has seen an explosion of violent crime in the few months Johnson took over. However, rather than tackle the issue, the mayor…

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…