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IL State News
11 months ago
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE protests outside Chicago

“This is a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent, a right protected under the First Amendment.”

Handcuffed male
National
11 months ago
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

Van Hollen was joined by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Alex Padilla of California, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, and six others.

A crowd watches a news conference after the Sean Grayson trial verdict Wednesday in Peoria.
Crime
11 months ago
Sonya Massey’s mom on Grayson verdict: ‘I can’t wait until he goes to Hell’

Responses to the verdict were less than pleasant.

This vehicle hit a house at 9th and Miller in Springfield.
Local
11 months ago
Truck hits house, causes power outage

Problems continue after a crash near 9th and Miller.

IL State News
11 months ago
Energy bill moves as veto session ends

Senate could give the bill to the governor Thursday.

Peoria County Courthouse
Crime
11 months ago
Why was Grayson convicted of Second Degree Murder? Legal experts weigh in

Second Degree Murder versus First Degree, and why police body cameras are so important.

Left to right: Anthony Romanucci, James Wilburn, Teresa Haley, and Sontae Massey, all speaking with a reporter Wednesday afternoon in downtown Peoria.
Crime
11 months ago
Sonya Massey’s family says Grayson trial verdict is a ‘miscarriage of justice’

Family members say the verdict wasn’t fair, but an attorney says it’s something.

Crime
11 months ago
Mayor, senator react to Grayson verdict

Buscher: City and SPD “will continue to review our own policies and training to ensure every person is treated with dignity and respect.”
Turner: “Justice has been served. Today’s verdict shows that no one is above the law.”

Anjanette Young, dressed in red and black, stands behind attorney Benjamin Crump during a news conference following the signing of "Sonya's Law."
Crime
11 months ago
Attorney Ben Crump reacts to Grayson verdict

Deputy convicted of lesser charge for killing Sonya Massey.