Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in on the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, becoming the first Black woman on the bench. The 51-year-old Jackson, a top federal appellate court judge and former public defender, was sworn in at noon following the retirement of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, who ...Read more
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency has no authority in regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion that Congress must have a say in applying such rules: “In certain ...Read more
OTTAWA – Authorities have identified the body found in the Fox River in Ottawa on Tuesday. According to the Ottawa Police, they were called to the Fox River near the 100 block of E Jefferson St for a report of an individual floating in the river. The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office ...Read more
UNDATED – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns loud blasts and flashing lights can sometimes induce panic attacks for veterans ...Read more
CHICAGO – As we celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, it’s important to be mindful of our military veterans, children with special needs and even our pets. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns loud blasts and flashing lights can sometimes induce panic attacks for veterans ...Read more
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice and took the place Thursday of the ...Read more
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are being tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin. Health officials said Thursday that they have not identified a food that might be spreading the deadly bacteria. The Centers for Disease ...Read more
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — The sales tax on groceries in Illinois will be suspended for a year starting Friday. The state’s tax relief program was part of the state budget signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in April. It will also postpone a gas tax ...Read more
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Police have identified three Kankakee men found dead inside an apartment and said they appeared to have been shot. Police say the victims were 25-year-old Kyle Washington, 24-yar-old Deontay Tyler and 27-year-old Malcolm Murray. Police were called to the apartment about 2 ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — A fourth brother has died from injuries sustained in a Chicago apartment fire. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office says 4-year-old Axel Cruz died Wednesday evening at Lurie Children’s Hospital. The other three boys who died in the fire Sunday morning were ...Read more
