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4 killed in Illinois plane crash, officials confirm

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(TRILLA, IL) -- Four people from Wisconsin were killed on Saturday when their private, single-engine plane crashed in a field near an airport in rural Illinois after reportedly striking powerlines, authorities said.The Cessna 180G aircraft crashed about 10:16 a.m. local time Saturday in the... Read More.

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Tuesday, February 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pardoning Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was sentenced to 14 years in prison before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020."It's my honor to do it," Trump said during remarks from the Oval... Read More.

Illinois state Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smolletts conviction in hoax attack

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.Smollett was found guilty in 2021 for faking a racist and homophobic attack and lying to the police. His lawyers said... Read More.

Illinois voters discuss the Harris-Biden switch, her historic candidacy and more

Thursday, August 22 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- When President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, Edgar Diaz said his first thought was one of relief."Biden did great when he was [Barack] Obama's running mate and then as he became president, he did a great job," Diaz, a... Read More.

Illinois voters weigh in on 2024 vice presidential picks Tim Walz and JD Vance

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday to formally accept the vice presidential nomination and deliver a keynote speech.Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Walz to be her running mate earlier this month, just a... Read More.

Illinois voters speak to ABC News on the economy, immigration and their other 2024 issues

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- As the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago, four Illinois voters spoke with ABC News about what issues are most important to them leading up to the 2024 election.Seated around a table at Green Door Tavern, one of the city’s oldest,... Read More.

DuBois Wins at World Series; Next Game-2pm Thursday

Thursday, August 8 by wcednews

TAYLOR, MI -- The DuBois Junior Little League All Stars won a World Series game last night! Representing the East Region of the United States, the champion DuBois Junior All Stars knocked off the Central U.S. Region team from Illinois. The final score –... Read More.

Body camera footage released by Illinois State Police of woman killed by former sheriff’s deputy

Tuesday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Police body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who was shot in her own home by a deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, was released by the Illinois State Police Monday... Read More.

Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral

Saturday, July 20 by ABC News

(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -- A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, the Springfield, Illinois, woman who died after authorities say a police deputy shot her after she called 911 to report a possible intruder.Sean Grayson, the deputy involved in the shooting who has since... Read More.

Illinois deputy charged in fatal shooting of woman who reported intruder

Thursday, July 18 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois Sheriff's deputy has been charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who called authorities to report a possible intruder.The deputy, Sean Grayson, is facing three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official... Read More.

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