Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Group filed suit on behalf of survivors of alleged abuse at state youth prisons earlier this year
DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Sangamon County deputy who fired the fatal shot worked for 6 central Illinois departments
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Child welfare chair said she was spurred to act by news reports of state’s lax oversight Read more
Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Bodycam video shows Sonya Massey’s last minutes, deputy’s coarse description Monday, July 22, 2024 Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder Read more
More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president More Illinois Democrats – including Pritzker – endorse Harris for president Monday, July 22, 2024 Governor, senators, state party on board after not endorsing on Sunday Read more
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Monday, July 22, 2024 As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’ Read more
No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid No endorsements from Pritzker, Durbin, Duckworth after Biden drops reelection bid Sunday, July 21, 2024 Biden's announcement and endorsement of VP Harris come four weeks before DNC in Chicago Read more
Illinois elected officials react to Biden’s decision to drop out of race Illinois elected officials react to Biden’s decision to drop out of race Sunday, July 21, 2024 Pritzker does not mention Vice President Kamala Harris in statement Read more