Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention
In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act In the wake of Sonya Massey’s death, advocates want the state to act Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Massey family members, activists call for Sangamon County Sheriff to step down Read more
Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Schools face ‘fiscal cliff’ as flow of billions in federal aid comes to an end Read more
Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansion Pritzker signs birth equity initiative into law, celebrates Medicaid expansion Monday, July 29, 2024 State-regulated insurance plans will be required to cover midwife services next year Read more
Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’ Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’ Friday, July 26, 2024 Personnel records show that Sean Grayson’s time with the Logan County Sheriff's Department was fraught, though he was not fired. Read more
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too. Friday, July 26, 2024 A few years ago, Coles County Jail promised to stop using electrified “stun cuffs” to shock people restrained in chairs. How much has changed? Read more
Quantum business park coming to Chicago, backed by $700M from state of Illinois Quantum business park coming to Chicago, backed by $700M from state of Illinois Friday, July 26, 2024 Former U.S. Steel plant will host ‘quantum campus’ development Read more