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- 1Over 110 teams pull United 737 at O'Hare, raising $230,000 for Special Olympics●Chicago O'Hare Plane Pull: More than 110 teams pull United Airlines 737, raise more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
More than 110 teams took part in a plane pull at Chicago O'Hare Airport, hauling a United Airlines 737 and raising over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. The charity event brought together teams of pullers competing to move the aircraft, with proceeds supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. Organisers and participants celebrated the strong turnout and fundraising total.
- 2Congress Probes Flock Over Surveillance Practices▼Congress probes Flock; Illinois immigration surveillance law may be moot
Congressional investigators have opened a probe into Flock, the license-plate surveillance company, raising questions about its data-sharing practices with immigration authorities. The scrutiny may render an Illinois law restricting immigration-related surveillance largely moot, as federal oversight could supersede state-level restrictions. The probe is drawing attention to growing concerns over how automated license-plate reader networks are used in immigration enforcement.
- 3Undocumented students navigate Illinois in-state tuition changes▼‘Knowledge is free’: Students without permanent legal status navigate Illinois in-state tuition changes
Students in Illinois without permanent legal status are adjusting to changes in in-state tuition rules, according to the Jacksonville Journal-Courier. The report, framed by the phrase 'knowledge is free,' highlights how these students and their families are working to access higher education as eligibility requirements shift, and what the changes mean for college access across the state.
- 4Symbolic tombstones mark immigrant rights vigil at Broadview detention center▼Symbolic tombstones line Broadview detention center lawn for immigrant rights vigil in Illinois
Activists have placed symbolic tombstones on the lawn of the Broadview detention center in Illinois as part of a vigil for immigrant rights. The installation is intended to draw attention to deaths and hardships connected to immigration enforcement. The vigil highlights ongoing tensions around detention practices in the Chicago area, which have been a focal point of national debate over immigration policy.
- 5US midterm election 2026: voter registration and polling info for Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin▼When is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
ABC7 Chicago has published a guide to the 2026 US midterm elections covering Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. It explains when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, deadlines for early voting and where to find polling place information. The guide is aimed at helping voters in the three states prepare for the midterms.
- 6Chicago Tribune issues 2026 Illinois election endorsements●Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has released its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election. The board's picks offer voters a guide to the races it considers most consequential and signal the paper's positions ahead of the campaign season. Readers across Illinois are weighing the recommendations against their own views as the election cycle takes shape.
- 7Illinois church of Blessed Sheen's baptism joins first parish named for him▼Blessed Sheen's baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world's first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Fulton Sheen was baptized will become part of the world's first parish named for the beloved American bishop and media evangelist. The announcement, reported by Catholic outlets, ties his baptismal site to a new parish honoring his legacy as the Church moves forward on his path to sainthood.
- 8O'Hare Plane Pull raises over $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois▼O'Hare Plane Pull raises more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois
A plane pull event at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has raised more than $230,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Teams took part in pulling an aircraft to generate donations for the organization, which provides sports training and competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
- 9Teen convicted of attempted murder in Normal shooting that left victim paralyzed▼19-year-old man guilty of attempted murder for shooting in Normal that paralyzed victim
A 19-year-old man has been found guilty of attempted murder for a shooting in Normal, Illinois, that left the victim paralyzed. The verdict closes a case that drew attention in the Bloomington-Normal area, where the severity of the victim's injuries made the shooting a prominent local crime story. Coverage has focused on the conviction and the lasting impact on the wounded man.
- 10Joliet receives $1 million federal grant for mental health program▼Joliet gets $1 million federal grant for community mental health program
Joliet, Illinois, has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to fund a community mental health program. The funding will support local mental health services for residents, though details on how the money will be spent have not yet been outlined. Local officials welcomed the announcement, which comes amid growing attention to mental health needs in communities across the country.
- 11Ohio State Dominates Illinois: Three Key Takeaways▼3 Takeaways From Ohio State Dominating Victory Over Illinois
Ohio State delivered a commanding victory over Illinois in college football, prompting analysis of what the result means for the Buckeyes' season. Commentators highlighted three main takeaways from the game, focusing on Ohio State's dominance across both sides of the ball and what the lopsided win signals about their standing in the national picture going forward.
- 12Teams Pull United 737 at O'Hare for Special Olympics Illinois●Teams compete in event pulling United Airlines 737 plane for Special Olympics Illinois at Chicago O'Hare Airport
Teams gathered at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for a charity plane pull, hauling a United Airlines 737 to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. The event challenges groups to pull the massive jet a set distance, blending teamwork and fitness with fundraising for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
- 13Illinois firefighters train in jiu-jitsu for self-defense●Illinois firefighters receive jiu-jitsu training for self-defense in the field
Firefighters in Illinois are taking part in jiu-jitsu training designed to help them defend themselves in the field. The program comes as emergency responders increasingly face aggressive or combative situations while on calls, and the techniques give crews practical ways to control confrontations without resorting to force. The initiative has drawn attention as an unusual but pragmatic safety measure for first responders.