Illinois angler hooks state record with 'beautiful' burbot fish

Far-left progressives and socialists gained “significant” ground in the 2020 election compared to the midterms, according to the findings of a report from the Heartland Institute. The analysis, “Socialist Watch,” conducted by researchers for the Illinois-based think tank’s Stopping Socialism project, evaluated 266 races in 29 states, plus Washington, D.C.

Freaks and Geeks fan! Busy Philipps’ 12-year-old daughter, Birdie, has been watching her mom’s 1999 show — but hasn’t seen Dawson’s Creek.The Illinois native, who also shares daughter Cricket, 7, with her husband, Marc Silverstein, added, “Interestingly, she was at a vintage record shop here in New York with her babysitter wearing masks, and she saw the DVD for Freaks and Geeks and bought it.

The Chicago Teachers Union has filed a request with the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board (IELRB) on Monday for an injunction against Mayor Lori Lightfoot's school reopening date as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country.  According to a press release, the union is calling on Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Lightfoot to "set clear and responsible public health criteria by which to honestly judge student and educator safety, instead of arbitrarily setting a reopening date

A high-profile attorney moved to withdraw from the legal defense team representing Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen who will stand trial on six counts related to a fatal shooting at a protest over the state border in Wisconsin in August. Local prosecutors raised ethical concerns about John Pierce and his handling of millions of dollars in donations meant to benefit his client.

Chance the Rapper's former manager is demanding $3 million (£2. 2 million) in unpaid commissions in a new lawsuit.

Rep.-elect Marie Newman, a progressive who counted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among her backers, rejected the GOP branding of her party as socialists and said Democrats are the party of "jobs, jobs, jobs." Republicans throughout the 2020 election drove home a message that electing Democrats would mean a vote for socialism based on influential leaders on the left like Ocasio-Cortez and Sen.

A Michigan woman was arrested in the cold case deaths of her newborn twins 17 years ago. Antoinette Briley, 41, of Holland, is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Saturday.

A hotel in the Chicago area has been issued two notices for hosting a large indoor event earlier this week that violated Illinois coronavirus restrictions.  On Wednesday, the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel hosted a wedding with about 150 guests.

Jordan Moreau Hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper has been sued his former manager, who alleges that the artist ignored his advice and then blamed him for the poor performance of his 2019 studio debut “The Big Day.”Pat Corcoran, who also goes by Pat the Manager, claims that Chance the Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennet, owes him $3 million in unpaid commissions on revenue from touring, streaming, album sales and merchandise.The lawsuit was filed in Cook County, Ill., on Monday.

Chance The Rapper's former manager Pat Corcoran is suing the Chicago rapper for $3 million, claiming breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Illinois Sales Representative Act. The suit was first reported by Complete Music Update and confirmed in documents obtained by Courthouse News.

Chance The Rapper has been sued by his long-term manager, until earlier this year, Pat Corcoran.

An Illinois couple used their money saved for a catered reception for their wedding to feed the needy for Thanksgiving. After cancelling their original plans because of COVID-19, Emily Bugg, 33, and Billy Lewis, 34, married on Oct.

Chicago-area police are investigating a double homicide that triggered an Amber Alert for an abducted 1-year-old boy. Riverdale police said Clarence Hebron, 32, was being sought in the killing of Jessica Abeal, 26, and her brother Damien, 27, and the abduction of his son K’Marion, according to reports.The incident happened in the overnight hours Friday at an apartment.

Karlie Kloss showed her baby bump in a Tuesday, November 24, poolside pic.“The bump! Hi pumpkin,” Ashley Graham commented on the Instagram post, which Kloss, 28, captioned simply with a heart. Naomi Campbell called the Illinois native a “beautiful mama.”In the social media upload, the Kode With Klossy creator posed in a yellow dress, cradling her budding belly.The photo came one week after the model’s baby bump debut.

A California-based attorney who represents Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teen charged with killing two people and wounded a third during a summer protest in Kenosha, Wis., said Monday that a judge will allow him to appear in court on behalf of his client.  John Pierce, of Los Angeles, needed permission to appear in a Wisconsin courtroom as he is not licensed to practice in the state. Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder granted Pierce's request Monday.

An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago used his grandfather's antique Irish walking stick to chase off three burglars and deliver one a thump in the head for his trouble. Dan and Barbara Donovan told the Pioneer Press newspaper group that a man in a reflective vest and mask knocked on their door in Niles on Nov.

Jeremih have issued an update on the state of his health after the singer was hospitalised last weekend for coronavirus complications.The Chicago singer is currently on a ventilator to help him breathe in an intensive care unit after he was admitted to hospital in the Illinois city over the weekend.In a statement provided to CNN, Jeremih’s family noted that what the 33-year-old is experiencing after the virus “viciously attacked his body” is “rare for a young man his age without underlying

A Chicago Ph.D. student studying criminology fatally shot her ex-boyfriend at his Washington, DC, home, authorities said.

Ellise Shafer editorAfter reports surfaced on Saturday that singer-rapper Jeremih had been hospitalized for COVID-19, musicians and celebrities took to Twitter to show their support for the 33-year-old rapper.Jeremih is currently hospitalized in the ICU in Chicago, Ill. and is being treated for COVID-19, according to TMZ.