IL State News
2 weeks ago
Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling

2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week.

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
2 weeks ago
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents

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

New leaders at the Illinois Federation of Teachers include, from left: Pankaj Sharma, secretary-treasurer; Stacy Davis Gates, president; Cyndi Oberle-Dahm, executive vice president, and John Miller, membership secretary.
Education
2 weeks ago
New teachers union leaders in Illinois call for tax shift to fund K-12, higher education

CTU president Stacy Davis Gates elected to lead new team at statewide teachers union.

In this sketch, you can see the defense team including Sean Grayson watching as bodycam video is played in court.
Crime
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
Governor: Hold ICE accountable

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

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

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

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
2 weeks 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.

A rally was held Wednesday afternoon outside the Peoria County Courthouse, organized by supporters of Sonya Massey's family.
Crime
2 weeks ago
Opening statements, body camera video, and questioning testimony dot day 4 of Sean Grayson trial

Defense attorneys spent considerable time Wednesday strongly questioning the statements of two prosecution witnesses.

Can you identify these theft suspects?
Crime
2 weeks ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Thieves posed as representatives of the Boys and Girls Clubs.

The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock) The governor’s office is pictured in the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Illinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination

Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois.

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