
Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

“I will represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago,” said Tracy.

“Of course, every city can continue to do more to drive down crime. But the real crime scene that’s hurting everyday Americans in the United States of America, and the District of Columbia, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the House floor, and the Senate floor.”

Crump has helped represent the Massey family since Sonya’s death. He praises the Massey family for their dedication to, and conviction for, the cause.

Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.

Repeat offender property owners who violate city codes will now have to register with the City of Springfield.

“I feel confident that going forward and over time, our communities and law enforcement will have built a trusting relationship,” said the sponsor, State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), breaking down, “and I will have kept my promise to my childhood friend, Sonya’s mother.”

D’Angelo Hughes is a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School.

“We now, as an organization, have lost funding for 16 of our 21 after-school program sites. We have five more schools that are funded through June of 2026.”

Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt Alicia’s Law.