Sushi M. Staples, 43, has pled guilty to endangering the health of a child resulting in death. This plea is related to the case of her 10-year-old son, Zion Williams, …
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CHICAGO, IL — The New Year started with a stroke of luck for two Illinois Lottery players, each winning $425,000 in the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot. The winning tickets were …
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CHICAGO, IL — The festive season has brought exceptional luck to an Illinois iLottery player who won a massive jackpot of $880,164 in the Fast Play Twenty 20s game. The …
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CHICAGO, IL — December 24, 2023, marked a festive celebration for two Illinois Lottery players, each winning $1 million from the new $10 Million Instant Ticket game. This game, launched …
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By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday again declined to block a Democratic-backed state ban in Illinois on assault-style rifles and large capacity magazines enacted after a …
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SOUTH BEND – Martin Devalois, 40 years old, of Romeoville, Illinois, was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following a two-day jury trial presided …
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Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
by Indira PatelThis week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with disabilities …
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Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
by Indira PatelSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans …
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Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Firearm Possession and Covid-19 Fraud
by Indira PatelSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, man, Demetrius S. Washington, 27, was sentenced on December 6, 2023, to a total of 108 months imprisonment: 96 months for possession of a …
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Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening to Kill DCFS Employees
by Indira PatelSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, woman, Lerin E. Hughes, 25, was sentenced on November 30, 2023, to 42 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, …
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PEORIA, Ill. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on November 14, 2023, against Jeffrey D. Parmly, 60, of Peoria, Illinois, for attempted enticement of a minor. Sentencing for …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –James R. R. Williams, 64, formerly of rural Cisco, Illinois, and now residing in Fort Meyers, Florida, was sentenced on November 17, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Collen …
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(Reuters) – Exelon Corp reported third-quarter revenue that beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, boosted by strong results in its units that serve customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania. The company …
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ROCK ISLAND, IL – In a bizarre criminal case unfolding in Illinois, 10-year-old Zion Williams was discovered dead in a garbage can behind his home, with authorities believing an accidental …
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Attorney General Statement on the Killing of Six-Year-Old Child Wadea Al-Fayoume and Severe Wounding of His Mother Hanaan Shahin in Illinois
by Indira PatelThe Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume and the severe wounding of his mother, Hanaan Shahin: “I am …
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By Tanay Dhumal (Reuters) – Canadian potash maker Nutrien said on Monday a vehicle tied to a third party was involved in a fatal accident in southern Illinois last week, …
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Jamie Swanson, a 32-year-old from Colona, Illinois, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. Swanson entered …
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TEUTOPOLIS, IL – A semi-truck transporting anhydrous ammonia overturned on U.S. Highway 40 near Teutopolis, leading to five fatalities and the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The accident happened at …
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By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – A semi-truck carrying thousands of gallons of a toxic substance crashed in southern Illinois, and the multi-vehicle accident killed five people and left five seriously …
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BRAD WEISENSTEIN: Illinois, There’s Still Time To Save Kids’ Dreams Of A Good Education Brad Weisenstein on September 16, 2023 George Kokuro is a public high school freshman who dreams of becoming …
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CCP-Linked Company Building Battery ‘Gigafactory’ Near Key Military Sites In Illinois Nick Pope and Philip Lenczycki on September 14, 2023 Gotion, Inc., a company with ties to the Chinese Communist …
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CHICAGO, IL – Michael Williams, 24, of the 7700 block of S. Maryland Ave., is facing felony charges following a shooting incident that left a 24-year-old woman injured. Williams was …
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CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lottery announced that an online player has won a $700,000 prize in the Lucky Day Lotto game. This comes as the Mega Millions, Powerball, and Lotto …
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Illinois Supreme Court Upholds ‘Assault-Style’ Weapons Ban Katelynn Richardson on August 11, 2023 The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on “assault-style” weapons in a 4-3 ruling Friday. The …
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Chicago, IL – A male juvenile, aged 17, has been taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department on July 9, 2023, in the 7800 block of S. Michigan Ave. …