Video shows sheriff’s deputy shoot and kill an unarmed woman in Springfield, Ill.
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Video shows sheriff’s deputy shoot and kill an unarmed woman in Springfield, Ill.

Sonya Massey called 911 to report a potential prowler before being shot inside her home. Footage shows she was cowering and holding a pot when the deputy opened fire. The Sangamon County State’s Attorney released body camera footage on Monday showing then-sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shooting and killing Springfield resident Sonya Massey inside her home….

More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president

Gov. JB Pritzker added his name to the growing list of influential Democrats endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for president following Joe Biden’s Sunday decision to drop his reelection bid.  In a statement Monday morning, Pritzker said he “spent hours yesterday talking to fellow leaders in our Party getting and giving…

President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns

President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns

Biden won the vast majority of delegates and every nominating contest but one, which would’ve made his nomination mostly a formality. Now that he’s dropped out, those delegates will be free to support another candidate. What happens after that is unclear.

Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed? Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm. This is the second in a series of stories. Read the first story here. CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to…

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At the RNC: Illinois Rep. Mary Miller takes questions from reporters

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday morning at the Republican National Convention, Representative Miller briefly addressed reporter’s questions about Donald Trump, immigration, and crime. Because Miller rarely gives interviews to reporters, we’re sharing her responses with you. The news conference started with a question about why many GOP leaders from Illinois opted to skip this year’s Republican…

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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment

Trump had been accused of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach and obstructing FBI efforts to get them back. The judge’s ruling can be appealed and may be overruled by a higher court.

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Illinois Republicans ready to ‘rock this’ RNC as Trump assassination attempt unites GOP

Donald Trump’s defiant response to the shooting has provided “a shot of adrenaline in our arm” for his already fervent followers, Illinois delegate Aaron Del Mar said as the GOP gets ready to kick off the Republican National Convention on Monday.

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On the streets of the RNC in Milwaukee: disagreement on how to reduce political tensions

MILWAUKEE – Nearly 2,500 delegates are gathering in Milwaukee this week for a roll call vote to select the Republican presidential nominee. It comes as Americans are still reflecting on an attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump, at a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Trump was injured in the attack that also killed a spectator…