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?
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
State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen Thursday, July 25, 2024 Federal, state pressure ramps up as industry revenues soar Read more
In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates Thursday, July 25, 2024 Illinois American Water’s rate hike proposal under review by state regulators Read more
As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Residents in the area should secure food and garbage, state says Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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