OSHA opens inquiry into circumstances surrounding death of Gregory Fields at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport on April 10
A federal investigation into the death of a worker at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport this month could take up to six months to complete. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA – is looking into the
How two decades of gun culture helped shape America's 'Stand Your Ground' laws
Steve Prezant/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A wrong address, a mistaken car, and stray basketball – five times over six days, seemingly mundane interactions turned violent or deadly after one party pulled out a firearm. Though the
At least 4 people of interest identified in shooting at after-prom party in Texas
PBNJ Productions/Getty Images (TEXAS) — At least four people of interest have been identified in a shooting at an after-prom party in Texas over the weekend that injured nearly a dozen teenagers, authorities said Tuesday. Eleven teenagers
Package of State legislation aimed at helping crime victims includes a bill inspired by the death of a Springfield woman
A package of legislation aimed at helping crime victims includes a bill inspired by the death of a Springfield woman. Republican Senator Steve McClure’s bill seeks to close a loophole in how suspected drunk drivers can be
Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office’s “Drug Takeback Day” last Saturday took in pounds and pounds of prescriptions and pills
The numbers are in from last weekend’s “Drug Takeback Day” through the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. The office accepts medications that are expired or no longer needed so that they can be disposed of safely. Unwanted medicines
Chief Justice Roberts declines invitation to testify about Supreme Court ethics
Ryan McGinnis/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday declined an invitation to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing about Supreme Court ethics. Sen. Dick Durbin, chairman of the influential panel, sent
5 takeaways after Biden's 2024 campaign launch — and why Dems and GOP are both excited
OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Joe Biden launched his reelection campaign Tuesday, capping off months of speculation over his electoral future and laying the groundwork for a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump. Biden
Illinois lawmakers grill state agency on lack of progress after last audit
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission met with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority members to provide updates on expected changes. The Criminal Justice Information Authority
Pluto TV to air the 'The Tony Awards: Act One' before primetime broadcast
CBS/Pluto TV On Tuesday, CBS and free streamer Pluto TV announced they’ll both be taking part in this year’s Tony Awards, with the latter airing The Tony Awards: Act One. The broadcast will be a preshow of
Jury deliberations underway in ComEd bribery trial
(The Center Square) – A jury will decide if four former Commonwealth Edison executives and lobbyists conspired as part of an eight-year pay-for-play scheme to influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Jury deliberations started about 3