$1.5bn Illinois Law Saves Chicago Public Transit
A new Illinois law provides a $1.5 billion annual boost to Chicago's public transport, averting severe cuts and promising safety and reliability upgrades. Discover the funding plan.
A new Illinois law provides a $1.5 billion annual boost to Chicago's public transport, averting severe cuts and promising safety and reliability upgrades. Discover the funding plan.
A family review of Alton Towers' festive Santa Sleepover, where pantomime jokes had children in stitches. Discover the value-packed package including park entry, grotto visit & hotel stay from £91pp.
Alton Towers Resort launches a Black Friday deal offering free child places on overnight stays, including waterpark access. Book now for January-March 2026 family breaks.
Families can grab a Merlin Annual Pass for as little as £1.52 per week in a huge Black Friday sale, granting access to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, and more.
Leah Washington-Pugh reflects on losing her leg in the 2015 Smiler crash and her new role supporting amputees at a pioneering NHS rehabilitation centre. Discover her inspiring story.
A Washington, Illinois community is reeling after a young mother and her baby daughter were discovered dead in their home in what authorities are investigating as a double homicide.
Severe weather system unleashes multiple tornadoes across Illinois, causing widespread destruction in Springfield and Chicago suburbs. Emergency services respond as communities assess the damage.
An urgent manhunt is underway in Illinois as authorities search for three young children believed to have been kidnapped by their own father. The children's mother was discovered bound and assaulted in her home, sparking fears for the youngsters' safety.
Heartbreaking details emerge as Illinois Governor Darren Bailey's family faces unimaginable loss after private helicopter crashes in rural Illinois, killing four family members including two young grandchildren.
A devastating tornado has struck the Springfield, Illinois area, leaving multiple people dead and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure in this shocking natural disaster.
A married Illinois couple is discovered dead in their vehicle under mysterious circumstances, leaving investigators searching for answers in this heartbreaking case.
UK's premier theme parks transform into haunted wonderlands with terrifying new mazes, live scare zones and extended opening hours for Halloween 2024.
Exclusive: Dozens of visitors were dramatically evacuated from Thorpe Park's 'The Swarm' rollercoaster after it ground to a halt, raising fresh questions about ride safety at Merlin Entertainment attractions.
Merlin Entertainments reports impressive profit surge driven by strong performance at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, with visitor numbers exceeding expectations across their UK attractions.
Donald Trump suggests deploying Illinois National Guard to Chicago in unprecedented border security move, drawing criticism from Governor Pritzker and immigration experts.
In a stunning Big Ten upset, Illinois defeats Ohio State 23-20 after a controversial fourth-quarter punt decision that has fans and analysts divided.
In an unprecedented domestic operation, National Guard troops are now working directly with ICE immigration officials in Memphis and Chicago, raising serious questions about the militarisation of US immigration enforcement.
Illinois Governor mobilises National Guard as Chicago braces for protests following Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric, while Memphis sees similar security measures ahead of potential unrest.
Two Chicago attorneys confront potential suspension after filing controversial lawsuits challenging 2020 election results in Georgia, raising questions about legal ethics in politically charged cases.
Explosive documents uncover Donald Trump's alleged scheme to send National Guard troops to Chicago and other Democratic-led cities during his presidency, raising serious constitutional concerns.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker deploys National Guard troops to prevent federal immigration agents from accessing state facilities, escalating a constitutional crisis over immigration enforcement.
The US Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican-led lawsuit challenging Illinois' mail-in voting system, dealing a significant blow to efforts restricting ballot access ahead of the 2024 election.
Donald Trump has called for the imprisonment of Illinois officials while Texas dramatically increases National Guard presence in Chicago amid escalating border crisis tensions.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemns Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago as an unprecedented political stunt, sparking constitutional concerns and local outrage.
Illinois Governor files lawsuit against Texas as border state sends hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago in ongoing political battle over immigration policy.
Heightened security measures implemented nationwide with National Guard activation in multiple states including Oregon and Illinois following attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
In a dramatic legal development, an Illinois judge has disqualified Donald Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot, citing constitutional insurrection clauses following the Capitol riot.
The Trump administration has activated National Guard troops in Illinois, sparking intense debate over federal authority and border security measures in a non-border state.
Former President Donald Trump is being sued for remarks about deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, sparking a fierce legal and political confrontation.