California man arrested in Sangamon County after investigation reveals he traveled to Springfield to meet a minor for sexual acts
A man from California is under arrest in Sangamon County after law enforcement officials said he traveled from his home state to Springfield to meet a minor for sexual acts. Officials with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office
Former State Department official explains resignation over US support of Israel
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Annelle Sheline publicly resigned in March from her position with the U.S. State Department over the Biden administration’s Israel policy. Sheline, who holds a Ph.D., worked for one year as a foreign affairs
What is FISA? Surveillance law in spotlight as lawmakers debate key spy program
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A bill to reauthorize a spy program considered critical to U.S. national security is in limbo on Capitol Hill. An attempt on Wednesday to move ahead with reforming
Illinois quick hits: DUI charges after fatal crash; SIU freezes tuition
DUI charges after fatal crashA Chicago man is facing charges after a deadly weekend crash on Interstate 55 that left a Marine veteran dead.Illinois State Police said several people were attempting to change a tire when a
Illinois Senate passes changes to state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate has passed legislation that would make changes to the liability guidelines in the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Senate Bill 2979 from state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, would limit the number
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter allegedly stole $16 million from Dodgers star: DOJ
Christian Petersen/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani now faces federal charges over allegations he stole millions from MLB’s highest-paid player in a gambling scheme, the Department of
Illinois corrections official defends handling of info to parole board
(The Center Square) – The acting assistant director for the Illinois Department of Corrections is being pressed about a paroled inmate who faces new allegations of murdering a child and stabbing a pregnant woman that day after
Governor Pritzker announces Illinois Grocery Initiative as he seeks to reduce food deserts across the state
The Governor has announced a plan to help bring grocery stores to so-called food desert areas where residents have to travel miles to reach a grocery store. The $20 million plan, the Illinois Grocery Initiative, would address
Lawmakers want changes to SAFE-T Act to avoid criminals ‘slipping through the cracks’
(The Center Square) – The SAFE-T Act is again making headlines in Illinois with the pretrial release of an individual accused of being under the influence and crashing his vehicle into a sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle, killing her.
Ron Howard looks back at a legend with Disney+ doc 'Jim Henson: Idea Man'
Disney+ On Thursday, Disney+ revealed that Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard‘s tribute to the creator of The Muppets will debut on the streaming service May 31. Howard directed Jim Henson: Idea Man, which the streaming service teases “takes