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Gov. Pritzker to sign Illinois "Squatter Bill" into law, spokesperson says
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign Senate Bill 1563, or the Squatter Bill, into law. The bill addresses the ...
Gov. Pritzker to sign 'Squatter Bill' months after passing Illinois House
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7's I-Team learned that Governor JB Pritzker will sign the "Squatter Bill" into law. Senate Bill 1563 passed the Illinois House in May 2025. The proposed Illinois law would make it ...
Motorcyclist serious hurt after hit-and-run crash in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, police say
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to Route 173 near Crawford Road in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, for a traffic crash ...
Chicago Forecast: Strong-to-severe storms expected in afternoon alongside humid conditions
After a couple of days of cooler temperatures and mostly overcast skies in the Chicago area, humidity and likely ...
Chicago-area nursing homes fined for ‘severe’ violations that led to patient deaths, Illinois health department says
The Illinois Department of Public Health has doled out tens of thousands of dollars in fines to dozens of nursing homes ...
Alleged squatters move next-door to IL state rep. in Chicago: 'Going to be calling the governor'
The ABC7 Chicago I-Team is hearing from yet another homeowner who says squatters have moved into his property and refuse to ...
Chicago outdoors: Gaping maws of robins, a Calumet bowfin and Park Ridge monarchs
The gaping maws of baby robins in the south suburbs, a note of monarch butterflies in Park Ridge and an uncommon catch of a ...
White Sox place All-Star rookie right-hander Shane Smith on IL with sprained ankle
White Sox rookie Shane Smith has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle, four days after the right ...
Susana Mendoza may bypass reelection as Illinois comptroller for potential Chicago mayoral bid
Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening ...