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Madison County Associate Judge Andrew Carruthers found his name in the recently released U.S. Department of Justice files regarding Jeffrey Epstein, a sex offender accused of trafficking minors. Carruthers was assigned Epstein’s case in a collection matter in Lake County, Illinois, but said he never met him or communicated with him.
IL State News
3 months ago
Madison County judge finds name in Epstein files because of legal representation

As an associate at an Edwardsville law firm, he represented Epstein in a 2013 debt collection matter.

Bettors gather at the DraftKings betting kiosks at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Despite having one of the most aggressive tax structures, Illinois still ranks third in the U.S. in sports betting revenue (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Erika Tulfo)
IL State News
3 months ago
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers

Chicago’s hefty new 10.25% tax on sports betting is creating backlash in Springfield and prompting a legal battle.

April 18, 2023 - Oakland, California: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki bats against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.
Sports
3 months ago
Seiya Suzuki back at spring training with Cubs after injuring knee in World Baseball Classic

Mesa, AZ (AP) – Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Chicago […]

IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

The retirement of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, has triggered a competitive campaign, drawing as candidates two sitting House members and the lieutenant governor, among others.

Joselyn Walsh, one of six people charge by federal prosecutors in connection to a September 2025 protest in Broadview, sings outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago in November. Conspiracy charges against her and another defendant were officially dropped on Friday, March 13. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Crime
3 months ago
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters

Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), left, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), center, and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D), smile as they wait for U.S. senate Democratic Primary Debate in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
3 months ago
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois state primary

The Associated Press does not make projections and will declare a winner only when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow a trailing candidate to close the gap.

A person bundles up and fishes on a breakwater by Montrose Harbor, Monday morning, March 16, 2026, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
National
3 months ago
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of the US in the path of extreme weather

Blizzard conditions continued in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday after the storm walloped parts of Wisconsin and Michigan with several feet of snow.

FILE - North Dakota forward Sacha Boisvert skates during the second period of an NCAA hockey game against Cornell on Nov. 2, 2024 in Ithaca, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, file)
Sports
3 months ago
Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert

Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL debut this week.

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