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Illinois ban on cash bail in hands of state's Supreme Court
Brief arguments before the Supreme Court's seven justices in Springfield on Tuesday largely centered on whether lawmakers have the authority to make such a sweeping change to pretrial procedures. The justices gave no timeline for when a decision in the case will be released.
Police: Woman fatally stabbed near train named the attacker
The man was denied bond during a court appearance Monday.
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave 'for any reason'
Just Maine and Nevada mandate earned paid time time off and allot employees the freedom to decide how to use it, but Illinois’ law is further reaching, unencumbered by limits based on business size.
Board skirts concealed-carry law, drafts bill to fix issues
Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office declined comment in part because it expects lawsuits over the board's unwillingness to administer the expanded program.
Caterpillar workers ratify new 6-year contract with company
Members of the United Auto Workers union approved the deal over the weekend that covers 7,000 employees in Central Illinois and York, Pennsylvania. The new contract is effective immediately.
21-year-old in critical condition after South Loop robbery
The victim was outside in the South Loop neighborhood around 6:00 a.m. Sunday when he was confronted by an unknown offender who demanded his property. It is unclear whether or not the victim refused to comply, but the offender started firing shots at him.
Rep. Darin LaHood says FBI wrongly sought surveillance info about him
At a hearing of the House Intelligence Committee, LaHood pressed FBI Director Chris Wray to acknowledge that his agency and others had at times violated the rules on the use of data collected through electronic snooping.
Woman fatally stabbed at outdoor Chicago train platform
The attack occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, on the Adams-Wabash platform in the Loop, according to a statement by Chicago Police.
Chicago firefighter's wife dies after blaze also killed son
A Chicago firefighter’s wife has died days after a fire at the family's Northwest Side home also killed their 7-year-old son.
Ex-prosecutors charged after probe of cop-slaying trial
One prosecutor is charged with perjury, obstruction of justice, official misconduct, and destruction of records charges. The other is charged with with multiple counts of official misconduct.
