Missouri, Illinois Jeep Owners Sue After Highway Hacking
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — Car owners in Belleville and eastern Missouri have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and a dashboard computer manufacturer after two hackers used a laptop computer to take control
Chicago Moving to Allow Coverage of Sex Change Surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced plans to allow sex reassignment surgery as part of the city’s health benefits package.
Illinois Wind Project Regulation Goes To State Under New Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill that transfers regulatory control over wind farm projects from counties to the state.
Victims Whose Bodies Were Found Monday Had Been Shot
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An autopsy has determined that two people whose bodies were found Monday on a lot outside the central Illinois city of Danville had been shot.
CTA Green Line Train Derails, Disrupting South Side Service
CHICAGO (AP) — Service has been restored to a branch of the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line that saw the derailment of a four-car elevated train.
Galesburg Authorities Investigate Potential Arson
The Galesburg Police and Fire Departments are continuing an investigation that stems from a potential arson that took place early yesterday morning.
Orpheum Theater Finishes Off Throwback Thursdays, Prepares for Red Carpet Series
As Throwback Thursday comes to an end at The Orpheum Theater, the red carpet is getting ready to be rolled out for the Red Carpet Series.