Oversight panel objects to new Illinois prison mail policy
Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications
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Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
The charge means Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Kirk last week at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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What to know about the killing of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA
A 22-year-old Utah man was arrested in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event on a college campus, authorities said Friday. “We got him,” Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters at a news conference announcing the arrest of Tyler Robinson in Wednesday’s killing of Kirk at Utah Valley University. He was taken into custody Thursday night and…
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk remembered on the University of Illinois South Quad
Many of the vigil attendees went to Kirk’s debate series at the U of I or other Illinois schools.
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Young men share how crime has impacted them at community discussion
CHAMPAIGN— Champaign County officials, program leaders and youth met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the issues troubling young people. Panelists, including three young men who were invited to share their experience, discussed youth crime, gun violence and programs aimed at supporting young people. About 80 people attended the Champaign County Community Coalition event, which takes place…
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What we know about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Authorities are still looking for the person who fatally shot right-wing activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk on a college campus on Wednesday.
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Illinois Republican and Democratic leaders condemn killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Kirk was a native of Arlington Heights, a northwest suburb of Chicago. He visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in April for his “The American Comeback Tour.”
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A California judge rules that Trump’s deployment of the guard to LA was illegal
The judge took evidence in a trial last month about the actions of the guard stationed in L.A. in a unit called Task Force 51.
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Minneapolis Catholic school shooting: What we know so far
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said a motive has yet to be determined.
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Hundreds of police departments use camera company accused of breaking state law
Giannoulias alleges that Flock gave U.S. Customs and Border Patrol access to Illinois data as part of a pilot program.
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Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of Management and Budget to identify ways to withhold federal funding for states without a cash bail system.
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In court, hallucinations can overshadow A.I.’s promise in closing ‘access to justice’ gap
A Central Illinois attorney has been sanctioned after filing a brief written partially by artificial intelligence that cited several “hallucinated,” or non-existent, cases.
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McLean County judge holds man in custody in homicide of unborn child case
A man from Normal accused of slipping abortion drugs to his girlfriend to prompt a miscarriage against her wishes will remain in custody as he awaits trial.
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‘Stay out of our city’: Chicago officials slam Trump’s threat to target city in next crime crackdown
On Friday, Trump mentioned that Chicago could receive similar treatment to Washington, D.C., where 2,000 troops have been deployed. City officials and advocates, meanwhile, slammed Trump’s threats and emphasized drops in violent crime in Chicago.
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How tattoo removal could give some incarcerated Illinoisans a blank slate
This tattoo program is part of JUST of DuPage, a faith-affiliated non-profit that partners with DuPage County to prepare people incarcerated at the jail for their re-entry into society. Artists and technicians from outside companies visit the detention facility for free tattoo removal and cover-up sessions.
