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CHICAGO (AP) — A judge decided to appoint a special prosecutor Friday to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors to dismiss all charges against actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of lying to the police by

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Illinois state troopers are teaming up with truck drivers in the Chicago area to crack down on distracted driving. The (Joliet) Herald-News reports the “Trooper in a Truck” program has troopers riding along

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A union representing thousands of Illinois state workers says its members have approved a four-year contract that offers lump-sum payments and a series of raises. AFSCME Council 31 says workers will get $625

DWIGHT, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that would ban privately operated immigrant detention centers. A center had been proposed for Dwight in Livingston County. Mayor Jared Anderson tells radio station WJBC

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State health officials say they’re adding a screening for a rare hereditary disorder that affects the brain, nervous system and adrenal gland test for all newborn babies in Illinois. Adrenoleukodystrophy affects about 1

LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say a man struck his 15-year-old brother in the head in northwestern Indiana because he was upset about the teen vaping indoors, causing a skull fracture that led to his death. The

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A judge has set closing arguments for Monday after a former University of Illinois student accused of killing a scholar from China declined to testify at a trial that could lead to the

OTTAWA – The identity of two people found dead in an Ottawa home was released, and one suspected person has been found dead. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 49-year-old Nicol E. Scolaro and 51-year-old Paul E.

OTTAWA – Two people have been found dead inside an Ottawa home. Ottawa Police said that shortly after 7 pm Friday, they were sent to a north side address to check on the well being of the

The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy the season and offers safety tips you can follow all summer long while enjoying outdoors activities with family and friends. Before going in, on or around the water, every

WAUCONDA, Ill. (AP) — A Civil War reenactment at a northeastern Illinois forest preserve is back on after the event was temporarily canceled by a county official over questions of its value, as well as the use

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, Probation Office and LaSalle County State’s Attorney are seeking employment partners in a program to help offenders find local jobs. According to the Sheriff Thomas Templeton, the goal of the

STREATOR – Streator received news from the Illinois Department of Transportation of a resurfacing project for Route 18. Earlier this week, Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced that Route 18 from 251 to the west end of Streator city limits

STREATOR – Streator received news from the Illinois Department of Transportation of a resurfacing project for Route 18. Earlier this week, Mayor Jimmie Lansford announced that Route 18 from 251 to the west end of Streator city limits

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the trial of a former University of Illinois student who could get the death penalty if convicted of killing a scholar from China. Brendt Christensen’s lawyers

OTTAWA – An Oglesby man was charged with possession of child pornography Friday. According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office,  just after 8 a.m., 32-year-old Timothy M. Stephens was arrested and charged with three counts of Possession of