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Guilty verdicts in ComEd bribery trial are a bad omen for Mike Madigan, but a good sign for Illinois

After weeks of testimony in the federal trial of four Mike Madigan allies, the jury wasn’t willing to give a pass to the old, corrupt ways of doing business. The rest of us shouldn’t be either.

Chicago Sun-Times

ComEd verdicts jolt Illinois political world — sparking strong reactions from Republicans (and a few Democrats)

“This guilty on all charges verdict has proven what Republicans have already known. We need real ethics reform,” Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie said at a news conference in Springfield after the verdict.

Chicago Sun-Times

Midwest Fishing Report: As one season closes in Illinois, another opens in Wisconsin

A reminder that perch fishing is closed in Illinois, the prospects for the Wisconsin opener on Saturday, and some early reports of Chinook on southern Lake Michigan lead this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report; but there are plenty of other options from coho to spawning bass to crappie to…

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Illinois highway reopens after dust storm crashes kill 6

Police say an interstate highway in Illinois has reopened following a windstorm that kicked up blinding dust from fields and caused crashes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more

The Independent UK

Ranked choice voting would benefit Illinois voters, candidates

Ranked choice voting in Illinois would benefit both political parties by opening the door to a larger and more diverse pool of candidates, state Rep. Ka Buckner writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

A sudden dust storm in Illinois led to car crashes that killed 6 and injured dozens

Police said more than 70 vehicles were involved in the crashes that left parts of Interstate 55 closed and more than 35 people injured. Injuries ranged from minor to life-threatening.

WEKU

At least six people dead in Illinois highway windstorm

A windstorm in the US state of Illinois kicked up dangerous clouds of blinding dust off farm fields, causing numerous crashes and killing at least six people on Interstate 55, police said.

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Illinois dust storm – live: Drivers describe blind terror of 72-car pile-up that killed six in Springfield

Shirley Harper, 88, was named as the first victim killed in the dust storm accident on interstate 55 near Springfield, Illinois

The Independent UK

Second Amendment Roundup: Illinois Gun Ban Enjoined

The banned “assault weapon” features improve accuracy and reduce the risk of stray shots.

Reason

Illinois dust storm: Six dead in horror smash as dirt blown into road blinds drivers

The late morning crashes involved 40 to 60 cars and multiple tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Illinois State Police Maj. Ryan Starrick said

Daily Mirror

Six die in highway pile-up as dust storm blinds drivers

Six people have been killed after a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in Illinois led to crashes involving dozens of vehicles.

The New Daily

Blinding US dust storm leads to fatal collisions in Illinois

Up to 60 cars and nearly 30 commercial vehicles collided on a rural highway, killing at least six passengers.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed, dozens injured in Illinois dust storm vehicle crashes

A dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash on a major highway in central Illinois.

Axios

Everything we know about the massive dust storm car crash on I-55 in Illinois

Multiple people have been killed in the crash

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Illinois Dust Storm Causes 80-Vehicle Crash, Shuts Down I-55 For 30 Miles

The massive dust storm hit around 11:00 AM local time. Tragically, multiple fatalities have been reported.

Chicago Sun-Times

Death toll rises to 7 in massive downstate chain-reaction crash

A massive pileup Monday morning south of Springfield caused by a windstorm left seven people dead and involved 72 vehicles. Nearly 40 people were injured.

Daily Mirror

Multiple people killed in pile-up after dangerous dust storm blinds drivers

At least thirty people have been hospitalised after a dangerous dust storm led to a huge pile-up on Interstate 55 south of Springfield, Illinois, US due to poor visibility

The Independent UK

'Multiple fatalities' on Illinois highway following crashes

Illinois State Police say a windstorm that kicked up clouds of dust in south-central Illinois has led to numerous crashes and pileups and “multiple fatalities” on Interstate 55

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The Guardian - US

At least six people killed in highway pile-up in Illinois during dust storm

More than 70 cars and several big-rig trucks involved in vehicle collisions on Interstate 55 that left 37 people injured

The Independent UK

Dust storm Illinois - live: At least six dead in I-55 pile-up of up to 80 cars during sudden storm

I-55 remains shut down in both directions

The Independent UK

At least six dead and dozens injured as Illinois dust storm causes ‘80-vehicle’ pile-up

Approximately 40 to 60 passenger cars and 20 commercial vehicles were involved in crash

Chicago Sun-Times

Medicaid renewal process restarts, putting thousands of Illinoisans at risk of losing coverage

Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged the public to check with family and friends to make sure they know about the upcoming renewal due dates, which will be issued monthly now until mid-2024. Most Medicaid users in Illinois are unaware they need to reapply.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunter Petrovic catches the heaviest bass in ICASSTT history

Hunter Petrovic caught the heaviest bass in the history of the Illinois Coaches and Students State Tournament Trail on Clinton Lake.

Roll Call

Supreme Court asked to halt Illinois assault weapons ban - Roll Call

An Illinois gun store owner asked the Supreme Court on Monday to pause the state’s bans on assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

Chicago Sun-Times

The heart of labor is beating strong in Chicago and Illinois

On this International Workers Day, we’re committed to fighting for a better future for all workers in our city and state, two labor leaders write.

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