Crime
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Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator
Oct 18, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Much of the talk from supporters of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform has in recent days centered on how it will or won't be amended before Jan. 1, wh...
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Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI for crash near ElburnOct 18, 2022 1:00 am - Authorities are looking for a Maple Park man charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamines and cocaine in connection with an August crash that killed a ma...
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Elk Grove carjacking ends in fiery crash on I-57Oct 18, 2022 1:00 am - A suspect is in custody and being questioned by police after a carjacking Tuesday morning in Elk Grove Village that ended with a fiery crash on Interstate 57 on Chicago'...
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Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A Connecticut jury's ruling this week ordering Alex Jones to pay $965 million to parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims he maligned was heartening for pe...
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US businesses propose hiding trade data used to trace abuse
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data -- a move trade experts say would make it more difficult for Americans to link the products...
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Up to 20 arrested after striking truckers block plant exits
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - PLYMPTON, Mass. (AP) - Striking truckers used tractor-trailers to block the exits at New England's largest wholesale food distributor Monday and prevented some employees...
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Mel Gibson can testify at Harvey Weinstein trial, judge says
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mel Gibson can testify about what he learned from one of Harvey Weinstein's accusers, a judge ruled Friday in the rape and sexual assault trial of the...
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Key witness in Holmes trial affirms testimony against her
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A key witness in a trial that led to the conviction of disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes adamantly stood by his testimony during an unusual...
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Teary Kevin Spacey testifies of sex abuse claims: 'Not true'
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - An emotional Kevin Spacey testified in a New York courtroom Monday that he never made a sexual pass at the actor Anthony Rapp, who has sued for millions ...
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Steve Bannon should get 6-month sentence, Justice Dept. says
Oct 17, 2022 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department declared Monday that Steve Bannon should serve six months behind bars and pay a $200,000 fine for defying a congressional subpoe...