Illinois

Democrats tap Chicago for 2024 national convention, cite critical Midwest ‘blue wall’

Chicago is solidly Democratic, as is Illinois. But holding the party's presidential nominating gathering in such a pro-union city demonstrates Biden's commitment to organized labour

Darkness, Death and Destruction: Terrifying tornadoes wreak havoc in several American states

Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 32 people in small towns and big cities across the US South and Midwest. While bulldozers ploughed into the debris, chainsaws buzzed. Power was restored by utility workers as some neighbourhoods started to recover

America’s Darkest Side: How gun violence claims 114 lives on an average every day

The Nashville school shooting has put the spotlight on increasing gun violence in the United States. So far this year, there have been 9,870 gun-related fatalities in the country – that’s an average of more than 114 a day

Explained: What will happen if an extreme heat belt covers US by 2053?

A key finding from the study was that heat exceeding the threshold of the National Weather Service's highest category — called "Extreme Danger”— was expected to impact 8.1 million people in 2023 and grow to 107 million people in 2053

From New York to Nevada, how US is bidding farewell to COVID-19 restrictions

Seeing a drop in coronavirus infections and hospitalisations, several states, including Nevada, New York and Illinois have ended mask mandates for indoor settings

Tornadoes in US' Midwest and South leave dozens dead; is climate change to blame?

Warm weather was a crucial ingredient in this tornado outbreak, but whether climate change is a factor is not quite as clear, meteorologists said.

Motorcycle rider's stunt in Chicago goes up in flames; watch viral video here

According to media reports, the fiery crash occurred last month during a motorcycle meet-up in the city that was attended by hundreds of motorcycle riders

Three, including two teenagers, shot dead after gunman opens fire at bowling alley in Rockford, Illinois

A 37-year-old male suspect was taken in custody after the shooting at Don Carter Lanes, Rockford police said in a social media post

US Election 2020 Illinois profile: How state voted in 2016, demographics and more

Illinois is a midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west

Chicago man becomes second COVID patient to receive double lung transplant; team led by Indian-origin doctor

The patient, an Illinois man in his 60s, spent 100 days on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a life support machine that does the work of the heart and lungs.