4 people killed and 7 wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois, with a suspect in custody
Three people died at multiple crime scenes and a fourth died at a hospital. Seven were wounded with at least one in critical condition.
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Two parole officials quit after felon released from prison allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend, killed her 11-year-old son
“It is clear that evidence in this case was not given the careful consideration that victims of domestic violence deserve,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
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‘Frozen in time.’ Kamala Harris tours bloodstained building where 2018 Parkland massacre happened
School district officials hope this summer to demolish the structure, which was preserved for the killer’s trial. Shooter Nikolas Cruz received a life sentence in 2022.
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Man accused of firing gun from scaffolding during Jan. 6 Capitol riot arrested
Prosecutors say he was captured on camera footage scaling the scaffolding that had been erected for the inaugural stage, pulling what appeared to be a gun from his waistband and firing two shots into the air before climbing down and rejoining the crowd.
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A new Illinois re-entry guide includes resources for LGBTQ+ people after incarceration
CHAMPAIGN — Stephanie Zarate is both transgender and formerly incarcerated. Zarate says being transgender makes it difficult to find resources after incarceration — especially housing. “Unlike cisgender, straight people, it’s difficult for us because we don’t have the support that they have,” she said. That’s why the latest re-entry guide from the Education Justice Project…
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Illinois judge who reversed rape conviction removed from bench after panel finds he circumvented law
The Illinois Courts Commission removed Adams County Judge Robert Adrian from the bench Friday after sustaining a complaint filed against him.
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One man’s re-entry charts a path for more formerly incarcerated people to buy homes
CHAMPAIGN — Anthony spent about half of his life in prison and just got out last year. It was a huge adjustment because so much had changed in the decades Anthony was incarcerated. “I hadn’t seen a cell phone in almost 30 years,” Anthony said. “Now in this new world, you can’t function without a…
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Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in civil fraud case
The Republican presidential front-runner testified Nov. 6 that his financial statements actually understated his net worth and that banks did their own research and were happy with his business.
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Ex-Illinois lawmaker abruptly pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering, halting federal trial
McCann was a state senator from 2011 to 2019. He formed the Conservative Party of Illinois in 2018 to run for governor.
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1 dead and up to 15 injured after shooting near Kansas City Chiefs parade, police chief says
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said at a news conference Wednesday that one person is dead and up to 15 were injured.
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Ex-aide to former Illinois House Speaker Madigan gets 2.5 years for perjury
Prosecutors told jurors that Mapes lied repeatedly when he testified in 2021 to a grand jury investigating Madigan and others.
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Rantoul community honors Azaan Lee one year after he was killed by police
RANTOUL — Community members met Wednesday night in Rantoul to commemorate the life of 21-year-old Azaan Lee after he was shot and killed by police one year ago. Rantoul Police Officer Jose Aceves shot and killed Azaan Lee while investigating a stolen car. Aceves resigned just over a month after the shooting, according to documents…
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Illinois man gets 5 years for trying to burn down planned abortion clinic
Buyno pleaded guilty in September to a federal charge of attempting to use fire to damage a building used in interstate commerce.
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After fatal shootings, Rantoul police recommended more training. They just sent one officer to a gun range
This story is part of a partnership focusing on police misconduct in Champaign County between the Champaign-Urbana Civic Police Data Project of the Invisible Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit public accountability journalism organization, and IPM Newsroom, which provides news about Illinois & in-depth reporting on Agriculture, Education, the Environment, Health, and Politics, powered by Illinois Public…
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Champaign hired Police Chief Timothy Tyler despite disciplinary past and allegations of misconduct
This story is part of a partnership focusing on police misconduct in Champaign County between the Champaign-Urbana Civic Police Data Project of the Invisible Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit public accountability journalism organization, and IPM Newsroom, which provides news about Illinois & in-depth reporting on Agriculture, Education, the Environment, Health, and Politics, powered by Illinois Public Media. This investigation was…
