Illinois man arrested in I-83 shooting, linked to additional incidents in Pennsylvania
ELKTON, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested a 28-year-old Illinois man in connection with a shooting late Wednesday night on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County that injured no one but left…
Illinois Lottery Introduces $50 Scratch-off with Two $1 Million Winners
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 in December,…
US Supreme Court declines to block Illinois assault rifle ban
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 deadly mass…
Illinois Man Convicted of Firearms Offense
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 over by…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
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 people with disabilities from living…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, 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 people with…
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Firearm Possession and Covid-19 Fraud
SPRINGFIELD, 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 weapon by…
Springfield, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Three and a Half Years in Prison for Threatening to Kill DCFS Employees
SPRINGFIELD, 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, following her…
Former Illinois Death Row Inmate Convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
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 Parmly is…
Piatt County, Illinois, Farmer Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud
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 R. Lawless…
Exelon Q3 revenue beats estimates on Illinois unit strength
(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 said utility…
Illinois Mom Threw 10-Year-Old Son’s Body in the Trash After He Accidentally Shot Himself
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 self-inflicted gunshot…
Attorney General Statement on the Killing of Six-Year-Old Child Wadea Al-Fayoume and Severe Wounding of His Mother Hanaan Shahin in Illinois
The 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 heartbroken by…
Nutrien says its ammonia was released in Illinois collision
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, which caused…
Illinois Felon Sentenced to Three Years for Possession of Firearms Charge
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 a guilty…
Semi-Truck Carrying Toxic Ammonia Overturns in Illinois, Leaving Five Dead
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 approximately 8:40…
Five dead, five hurt in Illinois collision that leaked toxic substance
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 injured, officials…
BRAD WEISENSTEIN: Illinois, There’s Still Time To Save Kids’ Dreams Of A Good Education
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 a lawyer.…
CCP-Linked Company Building Battery ‘Gigafactory’ Near Key Military Sites In Illinois
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 Party (CCP),…
Suspect Arrested in September 11 Shooting
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 arrested on…
Illinois Online Lotto Player Wins $700,000 Prize
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 jackpots collectively…
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds ‘Assault-Style’ Weapons Ban
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 Illinois Supreme…
Teen arrested for armed robbery
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. He has…
Man who shot himself in leg claims he was dreaming of home intruder
Lake Barrington, Illinois – A man from Lake Barrington, a suburb of Chicago, is facing firearm charges after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while dreaming of an intruder breaking into his…
Thousands Of Students Will Be Harmed If Illinois Dems Let A Key School Choice Program Expire, Advocates Say
Thousands Of Students Will Be Harmed If Illinois Dems Let A Key School Choice Program Expire, Advocates Say Reagan Reese on June 18, 2023 Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a budget…
Police Searching For Missing 42-Year-Old Man in Chicag0
CHICAGO, IL- Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Carlos Burruel, a 42-year-old man who has been reported missing. The Chicago Police Department, specifically the Area 5 Special Victims Unit Detectives,…
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