Concealed carry rules emerge, face uncertain fate
Opponents say state Senate measure too restrictive on citizens, offers law enforcement too much leeway A measure spelling out who can carry concealed handguns and where they can carry them emerged Thursday after months of contentious negotiations, a system with one set of rules for violence-plagued Chicago and another for the rest of Illinois.
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Illinois man arrested for sexually abusing peacock
A suburban Chicago man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and other crimes after he allegedly raped his pet peacock to death.
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Illinois man arrested for sexually abusing peacock
A suburban Chicago man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and other crimes after he allegedly raped his pet peacock to death.
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Kirk at 1st public appearance in Ill. since stroke: 'Rehab works'
Billed as his first official public appearance in Illinois since he suffered a major stroke, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., took questions from the press at a charter school at Naval Station Great Lakes outside North Chicago this afternoon and toured the school.
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Gay athlete hall of fame launched in Chicago, Illinois
Just as veteran NBA player Jason Collins announced that he was gay, a national hall of fame for gay athletes and allies launched in the city of Chicago.
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