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Former SIU professor exposed for indecent act on campus pleads guilty to amended charge
The incident drew national attention last year.
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him
The Prisoner Review Board will decide whether Grayson is released.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges
Prosecutors allege corruption scheme but supporters see possible racial motivation.
Appeals court upholds Illinois’ ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines
The ban was upheld in a 2-1 ruling.
Republicans call for more transparency, accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for House Democrats
GOP Leader McCombie calls for special investigative committee into Rep. Carol Ammons.
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband
Maggi Tudor, 34, who worked as an account technician at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center, pleaded guilty to two counts of...
State Rep. Carol Ammons indicted in scheme to receive kickbacks, misusing campaign funds
Ammons faces 10 counts relating to wire fraud and misuse of campaign funds.
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks medical release
Former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson seeks early release from prison on medical grounds.
U.S. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of Cook County’s assault weapons ban
Arguments are expected to be heard in the fall.
Supreme Court allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, based on postmark
In another case, high court’s weed killer ruling likely blocks thousands of lawsuits
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