Champaign County resident judicial election pits a GOP incumbent against a Democratic challenger
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Champaign County resident judicial election pits a GOP incumbent against a Democratic challenger

CHAMPAIGN — People shuffle in and out of the court; logistical decisions are made and cases are settled. These are nerve wracking moments for community members — some don’t have a lawyer and few have a law degree.  In the Sixth Circuit court, there are no jury members — only a judge presides over matters…

217 Today: Federal judge holds Illinois Department of Corrections accountable for poor prison conditions

217 Today: Federal judge holds Illinois Department of Corrections accountable for poor prison conditions

Thursday, August 11, 2022 Today’s headlines: The Illinois State Fair kicks off on Thursday in Springfield. Leaders of a new clinic opening next month in Carbondale hope they can fill a need for residents in the region and in surrounding states. Circuit judge elections don’t receive much attention, but they touch many lives. We look…