AP: A Chicago children’s hospital has taken its networks offline after a cyberattack
By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its networks offline after an unspecified cyberattack, limiting access to medical records and hampering communication by phone or email since
Nowicki: State Supreme Court denies state lawmaker’s bid to vacate gun ban ruling
GOP state Rep. Dan Caulkins has been denied multiple times by state, federal high courts By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Supreme Court has again denied a request from a Republican lawmaker seeking to
Recalled dairy products may be linked to listeria outbreak in seven states, CDC warns
Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert for recalled cheeses, yogurts and sour creams potentially linked to a multistate outbreak of listeria that
AP: Illinois man gets 5 years for trying to burn down planned abortion clinic
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A 73-year-old Illinois man was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for driving a car into a planned abortion clinic and trying to set the building on fire last year. Philip J.
Illinois-based food-science organization weighs in on proposed food additives bill
(The Center Square) – A Chicago-based nonprofit food-science organization is criticized proposed legislation that would ban certain food additives in Illinois. The Illinois Food Safety Act calls for prohibiting the use of certain additives to food, including
US officials still seek information one year after four bald eagles found shot dead
Adam Jones/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Federal and state officials are still seeking leads nearly one year after four bald eagles were found shot dead in Arkansas. The eagles were discovered on Feb. 13, 2023, in the
Illinois House committee looks to strengthen the long-term care workforce
(The Center Square) – An Illinois House committee is investigating how to address shortages in the number of long-term care workers. Illinois House and Human Services Committee members met on Tuesday with officials representing long-term care workers
Illinois quick hits: Earned income tax credit available; emergency message in error
Earned income tax credit available The Illinois Department of Revenue is encouraging Illinoisans to take advantage of savings offered by the newly expanded Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit, a benefit that helps low to moderate income workers
Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges
Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former State Department contracted officer responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Kevin Alstrup was charged with four misdemeanor offenses
ESPN, Warner Discovery, Fox Sports to launch joint sports streaming network
Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — ESPN, Warner Discovery and Fox Sports announced Tuesday that they will partner to create a massive new streaming network dedicated to sports. ESPN is owned by the Walt