Tag: Illinois

LIVE: Trump Holds ‘Save America’ Rally in Mendon, Illinois

Former President Donald Trump held a “Save America” rally in Mendon, Illinois, on June 25. He spoke at the rally to support Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) in her reelection bid. Trump also endorsed Republican Darren Bailey for Illinois governor. Find more info here. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…


LIVE on June 25, 4:45PM: Trump Speaks at Rally in Mendon, Illinois

The Epoch Times will livestream former President Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Mendon, Illinois, on June 25. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV. Trump is expected to take the stage at 8 p.m. ET. Find more info here. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on…


Richest Man in Illinois Moves Business From Chicago to Miami Amid Crime Concerns

The richest person in Illinois announced Thursday he’s moving his hedge fund firm’s headquarters from Chicago to Miami, Florida, coming as he said that crime in the Windy City is far too high. “Chicago will continue to be important to the future of Citadel, as many of our colleagues have deep ties to Illinois,” billionaire…


Chicago Police Won’t Chase Suspects on Foot in Some Cases Under New Policy

Chicago police officers can no longer give chase to people who run away under certain conditions per a new foot pursuit policy that changes how law enforcement members can do their jobs. Foot pursuits pose “inherent risks” for officers, suspects, and the public, and the new Chicago Police Department policy tells officers they should only…


LIVE ON JUNE 25, 4PM: Trump Speaks at Rally in Mendon, Illinois

The Epoch Times will livestream former President Donald Trump’s “Save America” rally in Mendon, Illinois, on June 25. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV. Donald Trump is expected to take the stage at 8 p.m. ET. Find more info here. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later…


Primary Battles Heat Up in Competitive Illinois Congressional District

One possible path to the House majority for both parties lies through a C-shaped congressional district in northwestern Illinois and its swathes of crop fields, waning manufacturing bases, and scattered urban centers. A blue district back to the 1980s, the 17th congressional district broke and voted for former President Donald Trump twice, largely due to a…


Weekend Violence in Chicago: 44 People Shot, 6 Dead

Multiple shooting incidents over the weekend resulted in at least 44 people being shot in Chicago, with six of them killed, according to the city’s police department. Police are investigating the incidents but no one has been taken into custody over them. Weekend shooting incidents have been counted as occurring between June 17 and 19….


Caterpillar Moving Its Headquarters From Illinois to Texas

DEERFIELD, Ill.—Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar said Tuesday it is packing up its headquarters from its longtime home state of Illinois and moving to Texas. Caterpillar Inc. said that it’s transferring its global base to the Dallas suburb of Irving, from Deerfield, outside Chicago. The company had been based in Peoria, Illinois, for over 90 years…


US Rep. Sean Casten’s 17-Year-Old Daughter Dies at Family’s Home

The daughter of Illinois Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) died on Monday at the family home of the businessman and politician serving the state’s 6th Congressional District, his office has announced. A short statement shared by the lawmaker’s office confirmed that “Casten’s beloved daughter, Gwen (17), passed away,” adding that the “family requests privacy at this time.”…


Former Longtime Illinois US Rep. John E. Porter Dies at 87

John E. Porter, who represented Chicago’s northern suburbs for two decades in Congress and helped increase funding for biomedical research has died, his family announced. He was 87. In a statement, the Porter family said the former congressman died on June 3 after a recent hospitalization. The statement did not specify a cause of death….