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State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, speaks to reporters after a hearing on Monday, May 11, 2025, at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
2 months ago
Judge delays decision on special prosecutor for ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to review new developments

Judge seeks assurances from Cook County State’s Attorney that nonviolent crimes would also be investigated.

Police scene tape
Crime
2 months ago
Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.

Man with a shaved head and beard speaks to reporters in a hallway while a young female reporter holds a handheld microphone nearby.
Local
2 months ago
Judge: No early out for Grayson

Ex-cop who killed Sonya Massey will appeal.

Man in a suit sits at a wooden desk in a formal government chamber, while colleagues chat in the background near an American flag.
Local
2 months ago
Senate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at school

Bill filed after Taylorville student was assaulted on bus.

The sun sets on the press box of the Lion’s Field football stadium at Carterville High School on March 3, 2026, in Carterville, Illinois. (Photo by Lylee Gibbs)
Crime
2 months ago
Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges

The charges stem from a tip the FBI received nearly 18 months ago.

Two black glass office towers frame a bright red abstract sculpture in a city plaza you can see cars and pedestrians nearby.
Crime
2 months ago
Conspiracy charge dismissed for ‘Broadview 6’ as other ICE protesters sue over post-arrest DNA collection

Defense continues push to see grand jury transcripts before trial on remaining charges.

Two mugshots: a man with long dreadlocks and a man with short hair, both in black shirts, each holding a booking board with an ID and date, labeled Sangamon County Sheriff’s Dept., Springfield, IL.
Crime
2 months ago
Two arrests in August homicide

The victim was Ayden Paige, 18, Rochester.

Man in a dark suit speaks at a podium with microphones during an outdoor ceremony, a crowd and statue in the background, sunny day.
Local
2 months ago
Honor how they lived, not how they died: police memorial organizer

Two officers in Illinois were killed in the line of duty in 2025.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly is pictured in the governor’s office in Springfield in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Crime
2 months ago
Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González

Man was killed during traffic stop during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’.

Michelle Hanneken, right, speaks at a memorial service held at the Illinois State Police Memorial Wall Wednesday, May 6, while Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation Executive Director Jarod Ingebrigtsen listens.
Local
2 months ago
Stories of memories, and fate, at first-ever Illinois State Police Memorial Wall service

Also, plans are in the works for a new Memorial Park Visitor’s Center.

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