Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.
Many defendants declared unfit for trial have often waited three months or longer to be transferred to a hospital.
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‘They are literally targeting people.’ ICE comes to southern Illinois
An undocumented man was seized for deportation Monday at the Clinton County Courthouse, a first for Southern Illinois.
Pritzker talks city budget, Bears stadium with Chicago business and civic leaders
Gov. JB Pritzker talks Chicago budget, pensions and Bears stadium funding at an Economic Club of Chicago event Tuesday.
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Legislative leaders say they will focus on affordability issues during the fall veto session.
‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Medically assisted suicide divides disability advocates, religious groups and doctors.
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest
Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously.
Native ancestors’ return to rest: A paperwork-laden process underway in Illinois
Inside Illinois museums’ efforts to repatriate Native American remains.
‘Our identity has been frozen in time’: How Native American advocates are influencing Springfield
Native Americans focus on preserving history, improving imagery and correcting historic wrongs with Statehouse advocacy.
Tens of thousands of Illinoisans take to the streets to protest Trump and Musk agenda
“Hands Off!” organizers said millions showed up to rallies across the country and around the globe protesting President Trump.
Potawatomi to reclaim tribal land in DeKalb County
Gov. JB Pritzker signs bill ceding to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribe the 1,500-acre Shabbona Lake State Park, which ...
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