Chicago hospital shooting: A young cop, doctor, pharmacy resident and the gunman all die in Mercy Hospital attack

A Chicago police officer and two other people were killed in an attack at a South Side hospital Monday afternoon that sent medical personnel and police scrambling through halls, stairwells and even the nursery in search of victims and the shooter before he was found dead

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

State lawmakers looking ahead to next General Assembly

Republicans will have to reach pretty far across the aisle in the 101st General Assembly if they want to get anything done next year.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Buckle up: This Thanksgiving could be busiest for travelers in 13 years

If you are driving or flying for Thanksgiving, expect a lot of company

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Illinois Senate votes to expand legal protections for people in Illinois illegally

Illinois is a step closer to giving more legal protection to illegal immigrants

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Senators override Tobacco 21 veto, send to House

Lawmakers in the House could soon decide to raise the age limit for buying tobacco products to 21 despite a veto from the governor.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Prosecutors plan to drop charges in Bethune case

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — Prosecutors plan to drop charges against Gaege Bethune.

In June, a jury convicted Bethune of murder in the death of Pravin Varughese in February 2014.

Here’s a link to the story at WSIL-TV.

Schools and business close due to first snow of the season

An early-season snow storm rolled through the Midwest on Wednesday night and Thursday morning forcing school closings and other delays. The Southern Illinois region was expected to receive three to six inches of snow accumulation before tapering off at mid-morning on Thursday.

Here’s a link to area closings at WSIL-TV.

Poshard Foundation receives grant to help children

The Poshard Foundation usually makes the news giving away money. Today, they are receiving money.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Small businesses in Illinois can’t find enough workers to fill open positions

Small businesses in Illinois and across the country can’t find enough workers to fill open positions.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

As Amazon passes on Illinois, business community asks why

Despite offering over $1 billion in tax incentives and other perks to lure online retail giant Amazon, Illinois won’t get the company’s $5 billion investment or thousands of high-paying jobs.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

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