McLean County judge holds man in custody in homicide of unborn child case
A man from Normal accused of slipping abortion drugs to his girlfriend to prompt a miscarriage against her wishes will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
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‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.
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How tattoo removal could give some incarcerated Illinoisans a blank slate
This tattoo program is part of JUST of DuPage, a faith-affiliated non-profit that partners with DuPage County to prepare people incarcerated at the jail for their re-entry into society. Artists and technicians from outside companies visit the detention facility for free tattoo removal and cover-up sessions.
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First major public defense reform in decades awaits governor’s pen
The Funded Advocacy and Independent Representation [FAIR] Act establishes a statewide public defender’s office aimed at providing relief, oversight and independence for public defenders.
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Pritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor
Deputy accused of Sangamon County woman’s murder had troubling past.
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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team
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Police continue search for man who allegedly shot two officers in Gibson City while naked
Early Saturday morning, officers with the Gibson City Police Department and Ford County Sheriff’s Department were shot when responding to a report of a naked man walking outside.
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Urbana intersection reopens after crash involving deputy
The officer involved in the crash is in stable condition at the hospital.
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5 soldiers are shot at Georgia’s Fort Stewart. A suspect is in custody
No fatalities were reported and a suspect is in custody, a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly told NPR.
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Longtime ComEd lobbyist gets 1 year in prison for role in Madigan bribery scheme
For eight years, Doherty agreed to use his consulting company as a pass-through in order to pay several political allies of Madigan’s, who did nothing for ComEd but received monthly checks ranging from $4,000 to $5,000.
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Landlord jailed for decades in hate-crime attack on Palestinian American family has died
The 73-year-old Czuba targeted them in October 2023 because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas, which started days earlier.
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Madigan’s political fixer gets 2-year prison sentence
Michael McClain was sentenced Thursday for his role in a plot to illegally influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on behalf of ComEd.
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How one prison is helping incarcerated men navigate transfer culture shock through peer education
Danville Correctional Center was one of the first in the state to do peer education. The latest course is for those transition from maximum to medium security environments.
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3 victims of St. Louis serial killer identified by Illinois police and SIUE
Illinois State police Director Brendan Kelly said that the internship program helped law enforcement identify Kelly Johson, Crystal Lay and Carol Jean Hemphill and that all were victims of Maury Travis.
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Former ComEd CEO says she’s innocent, even as judge gives her 2 years in prison
Pramaggiore’s legal team has long insisted upon her innocence. That’s despite a jury’s verdict more than two years ago, finding that she and three others participated in a nearly decadelong plot to sway Madigan to benefit ComEd.
