Crime

The groundbreaking deal closes out 176 lawsuits involving 180 wrongfully convicted people who spent close to 200 years combined behind bars, marking an end to one of the Chicago Police Department’s darkest chapters.

The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.

See footage here of the arrest using a drone.

The burglary happened Sept. 16 at Prairie Telecom.

Viper Mine recently closed, but had $80,000 in damage done to it from the suspected break-in.

A joint effort between the Taylorville and Assumption police departments has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of crucial evidence.

Malcolm Hill, 35, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault.  Court records indicate Hill also faces a misdemeanor battery charge.

GOP leaders said there are elements of this law that swing the pendulum of the justice system in favor of defendants.

“We will not back down,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted Thursday on X, recirculating dramatic footage of arrests at a suburban Chicago home days earlier.

Looking for suspects in August 4 shooting.