Court: Jail’s 3-book limit doesn’t violate rights of inmates
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has ruled the confiscation by Cook County Jail guards of over 30 books from an inmate didn’t violate his free-speech rights. The
Court: Jail’s 3-book limit doesn’t violate rights of inmates
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has ruled the confiscation by Cook County Jail guards of over 30 books from an inmate didn’t
University of Chicago hospital prepares for nurses strike
CHICAGO (AP) — The University of Chicago Medical Center prepared for a walkout by about 2,200 nurses by diverting ambulances and moving patients. The nurses
Man pleads guilty in Wis. crash that killed 3 relatives
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — An Illinois man has pleaded guilty in a crash that killed three members of a Wisconsin family, including a doctor, a
Inmate allegedly attacked Kane County guards with pencils
Prior to the attack, Torres was being held without bond on charges stemming from the stabbing and sexual assault on a 19-year-old woman and the stabbing of her brother in their home.
Prosecutor drops murder charges against alleged car thieves
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Lake County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against five teenagers whose friend was fatally shot by a homeowner as they allegedly
Gov: 27 counties eligible for federal help after flooding
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal officials have approved Illinois’ request for local governments recovering from historic flooding to receive federal assistance. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday
Illinois man drowns at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri
CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say an Illinois man has drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says
2019 Illinois State Fair brought in record $6.5M-plus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state says the 2019 Illinois State Fair had record estimated revenue of more than $6.5 million. Fair officials said Thursday
Chicago Police officers sue over firings related to Laquan McDonald shooting
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has contended the officers gave or approved false statements to have the shooting deemed justified.
3 dead, 1 wounded in shooting on Chicago’s West Side
CHICAGO (AP) — Three people have been fatally shot and one person wounded on Chicago’s West Side. Chicago police say the victims were standing outside
Chicago woman shot by gunman on bicycle while walking
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a woman walking with co-workers along a street near the central business district was shot by a bicyclist. Police
Students contend park rules hurt speech, religious liberty
Earlier this year, Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events divided Millennium Park into 11 sections and prohibited “the making of speeches and passing out of written communications” in 10 of them.
Report: Ex-gaming head engaged in prohibited political acts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The former chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board allegedly engaged in prohibited political activity while heading the agency that regulates gambling.
Amazon opens 30,000 jobs; holds nationwide job fair
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-based technology company has held a nationwide job fair after opening 30,000 jobs, including 13,600 jobs in Washington. KOMO-TV reported Tuesday
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No tax levy to fund Winnebago County Budget
The Winnebago County Board’s Finance Committee recommended a budget that will go before the full county board next week.
27 counties, including Stephenson, can now get federal flooding help
27 counties in the state qualified for federal aid. In our area, Stephenson County is the only county approved.
YouthBuild of Rockford graduates 23 students
Rockford has a new batch of kids will skilled labor training thanks to YouthBuild of Rockford’s 24th graduation.
Victim dies after Tuesday afternoon shooting
ROCKFORD (WREX)- The man who was shot near downtown Rockford on Tuesday has died, according to the Rockford Police Department.
Wisconsin judge performs wedding for man he sent to prison
A Wisconsin judge, who sentenced a man to prison decades ago, officiates that same man’s wedding
