Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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crime
  • by david hall
Illinois' use of cameras that read license plates amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed in federal court in Illinois seeks to end the state's use of cameras that record license plates, geolocations and photos, saying they violate the Fourth and 14th amendments.

crime
  • by david hall
Three questioned in shooting, SWAT standoff in South Shore

A man, 31, was in the 2100 block of East 71st Street about 1:16 p.m. when a person approached him and shot him in the shoulder, police said. Police saw several people run into a nearby building. After a standoff, three people were taken in for questioning.

casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike

Major online oddsmakers like FanDuel and DraftKings say they have to "reevaluate" their Illinois operations with a hefty tax increase on the way. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is just getting its fair share from the $1 billion industry.

israel-hamas-war
  • by david hall
1 arrested, protesters pepper sprayed at University of Chicago graduation

One person, who school officials said was not affiliated with the university, was arrested during a protest against the war in Gaza on Saturday during graduation ceremonies at the University of Chicago.