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A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
National
11 months ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs an executive order in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 23, creating the Illinois Accountability Commission to document abuses by federal agents. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
11 months ago
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents

The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.

In this sketch, you can see the defense team including Sean Grayson watching as bodycam video is played in court.
Crime
11 months ago
Grayson trial: Autopsy photos shown to jury, and when is an expert witness not an expert?

A number of witnesses on day two of testimony, and a potentially heartfelt moment inside the courtroom.

IL State News
11 months ago
Governor: Hold ICE accountable

Top job is “creating a public record of the abuses.”

IL State News
11 months ago
Massey Commission prepares to sunset

“Leaders do not always have a title.”

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
11 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 4 Blog

Check back here for updates on the second day of witness testimony.

State Sen. Darren Bailey appears at a news conference alongside law enforcement officers during his 2022 campaign for governor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
11 months ago
UPDATE: 4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says

Two of Bailey’s grandchildren also were killed, Bailey’s campaign said in a statement Thursday.

A small portion of people who showed up outside the Peoria County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon for a rally after the first day of testimony in the Sonya Massey trial.
Local
11 months ago
Rally-goers dot the Sean Grayson trial landscape

Rally-goers are hoping for a culture of change in Springfield, as well as in Peoria, when it comes to the operation of police departments.