Illinois state’s attorneys predict consequences from the SAFE-T Act
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of Illinois state’s attorneys are worried about what will happen to the criminal justice system with the implementation of the SAFE-T Act. The Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today Act includes
Group wants Chicago’s speed camera threshold restored to 10 mph over limit
(The Center Square) – A group called Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras is calling on the Chicago City Council to take action to reverse a measure that reduced the threshold for sending a speeding ticket from
Parvovirus Outbreak Hits Sangamon County Animal Shelter
Sangamon County Animal Control is dealing with another outbreak of illness at its animal shelter. Several dogs have come down with canine parvovirus, a potentially fatal infection. A total of eight dogs at the shelter have
State Police Investigating Inmate Death At Morgan County Jail
Illinois State Police have been called in to investigate the death of an inmate in the Morgan County Jail. Jail officers discovered 40-year-old Brian Downs in need of medical attention in a cell at the jail Monday.
GOP candidates for Illinois governor discuss crime, COVID, education during forum
(The Center Square) – Crime, COVID-19 policies, education and more were the focus of the first Illinois gubernatorial debate among Republican candidates. There was also attention paid to an empty stool for a candidate who did not
Five Of Six GOP Candidates For Governor Face Off In Debate
Five of the six Republican candidates for governor have faced off in their latest debate, with few differences among them on display. Darren Bailey, Jesse Sullivan, Gary Rabine, Paul Schimpf, and Max Solomon took part in
Prosecutors Warn Of Trouble From End Of Cash Bail
Some Illinois prosecutors are raising new concerns about the upcoming end of cash bail in Illinois. In a background briefing arranged by House Republicans, several state’s attorneys warned that prohibiting cash bail in most cases will
Trump To Host Mar-A-Lago Fundraiser For Mary Miller
Former President Donald Trump is doing more than just giving his endorsement to Republican Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller. Trump is also hosting a fundraiser for Miller at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida on Wednesday night. Miller
University Of Illinois President Tests Positive For COVID
The president of the University of Illinois is isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19. In a statement, university president Tim Killeen notes that he is fully vaccinated and “double-boosted,” and says his symptoms have
ISP Makes Arrests In Latest Chicago Carjacking
Illinois State Police have apprehended two suspects, minutes after the latest suspected carjacking in Chicago. The incident happened early Monday morning, when a state police trooper traveling on Interstate 94 spotted the vehicle that had been