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Iowa high school student carjacked in school parking lot

Elections

Secretary of State ensures strong election security ahead of Election Day

Before Election Day, Secretary of State Paul Pate said election officials pre-test equipment and do post-election audits.
Vote

State officials in Iowa share measures taken to ensure voter's security

Iowa's Secretary of State Paul Pate said in a news conference this week that they've ensured all votes will be counted accurately due to Iowa's extensive testing.
State

Illinois launches service to report hate acts

The "Help Stop Hate' service is available to everyone and is completely anonymous.
State

ComEd execs joked Madigan co-defendant was ‘double agent,’ utility’s former top lawyer testifies

Mike McClain’s job recommendations weren’t bribes – or even improper, witness says
State

House fire in north Chicago suburb leaves 3 people dead and another hospitalized

An overnight house fire killed three people and injured a fourth person in a north Chicago suburb, authorities said Wednesday.
Vote

Some Iowa election precincts bring in reinforcements for 2024 presidential election

These extra volunteers called poll watchers are brought in by political parties to ensure precincts are operating as normal.
State

Call for new Illinois state flag design brings in nearly 5,000 entries

The Illinois Flag Commission will select the top 10 designs, which will then go to the public for a vote.
State

Illinois man awarded military honors including Purple Heart, Bronze Star at Governor’s Mansion

Chase Wilhelm was recognized for ‘selflessness and heroism’ in response to Jan. 28 attack on base.
Illinois Politics

Madigan co-defendant warned ComEd CEO not to ‘provoke a reaction from our Friend’

In ex-speaker's trial, former utility exec calls Madigan’s apparent involvement in contract talks ‘unusual’
State

Rumors surround Illinois' 'haunted' Hartford Castle. The true story is much stranger

The real story of the Castle is, in many ways, even more remarkable than the rumors that have swirled for the past century.
State

Illinois receives nearly 5,000 submissions for state flag redesign contest

The Illinois Flag Commission will meet before the end of the year to select the top 10 designs.