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The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) and U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice)
IL State News
2 months ago
U.S. attorney acknowledges speech to ‘Broadview 6’ grand jury as calls for his resignation mount

Defense demands DOJ pay attorneys’ fees, claiming ‘wide-ranging misconduct’ by prosecutors.

Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Oct.1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
IL State News
3 months ago
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

The mayor said it was comforting to know that someone who comes from the city of Chicago “can speak to justice” and defend “the most vulnerable among us.”

New York, NY USA - May 9 2023: E. Jean Carroll smiles as she leaves the courtroom after a jury found former President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
National
3 months ago
Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The perjury investigation is being led by the federal prosecutors’ office in Chicago.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 6, 2021: Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather on the National Mall for the "Stop the Steal" rally.
Local
3 months ago
IL lawmaker proposes 100% tax on money received from Jan. 6 ‘slush fund’

“I will file a bill to do the same in Illinois.”

Local
3 months ago
Man in custody following Logan County police standoff

The suspect was charged with multiple domestic battery and weapons charges.

Crime
3 months ago
‘Broadview 6’ defense accuses Chicago’s top federal prosecutor of having contact with grand jury

U.S. attorney says he hasn’t presented evidence to grand jury, but doesn’t deny being present.

Can you help identify these two suspects Crime Stoppers say recently stole clothes from the Springfield Old Navy?
Local
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Old Navy thefts

Two suspects seen in good-quality surveillance photos allegedly stealing from Old Navy.

Night scene of a small motel with red neon MOTEL sign and blue VACANCY sign, casting a red glow on the building at dusk.
Local
3 months ago
Alderman: Whose side are the police on when it comes to prostitution?

Williams: Cops help escorts, rather than the motels which are trying to evict them.

Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Teen bicyclist dead after being struck by car in Springfield

The accident happened Monday on the east side

Crime scene tape
Crime
3 months ago
Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

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