The notion of marrying one’s cousin raises questions of legality, ethics, and potential health risks. Cousin marriage laws vary widely across the United States, reflecting a mix of historical traditions, concerns about genetic risks, and evolving social norms. In the…
Stand Your Ground laws have become a hotly debated topic in discussions of self-defense rights in the United States. These laws remove the traditional “duty to retreat” in certain circumstances, meaning an individual may use deadly force to defend themselves…
Stand Your Ground laws have been a subject of intense debate in the United States. These laws fundamentally change the parameters of self-defense, removing the traditional legal obligation to retreat from a dangerous situation if possible. Ohio enacted its Stand…
Self-defense is a fundamental human right. In the United States, the legal parameters of self-defense can vary significantly from state to state. Illinois has a complex framework regarding the use of force for self-protection, and it’s different from the “Stand…
I arrived at the western edge of the Alvord Desert in Oregon the previous afternoon, just as the clouds to the southeast were starting to disperse. It had been a series of stormy days, with snow and rain in the…
Christina del Campo surveys her field, gesturing towards the garlic that she anticipates will thrive without much intervention, and the blueberries that she will sadly no longer be able to sell. “I’m not sure if I’ll even plant this section…
In early March, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves held a meeting with a group of state senators at the Governor’s Mansion. During the meeting, he privately informed them that he would veto any Medicaid expansion bill that lawmakers pass, according to…
I want to give a shoutout to this amazing older gentleman I encountered at a Goodwill store in Rockford. Despite his difficulty in walking, he kindly held the door open for me. It was a small act of kindness that…
An Illinois mother is celebrating her incredible luck as she walks away with a whopping $1.4 million after winning a life-changing jackpot in the Lucky Day Lotto. On March 6, the Illinois Lottery announced that she successfully matched all five…
Hunters in Illinois had a successful bobcat hunting season, with a total of 370 bobcats harvested. This is the highest number of bobcats harvested since 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 130 mountain lions were hunted in…