Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’

July 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Before former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was accused of shooting Sonya Massey after she called police…

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Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’

July 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Grayson’s behavior in Logan County led superior to ask, ‘How are you still employed with us?’

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News [email protected] Before former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was accused of shooting Sonya Massey after she called police to investigate…

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Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

July 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.

by GRACE HAUCK ILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm. This is the second in a series of stories. Read the…

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Quantum business park coming to Chicago, backed by $700M from state of Illinois

July 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Quantum business park coming to Chicago, backed by $700M from state of Illinois

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – A California-based quantum computing company wants to build one of the largest quantum computers in the…

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In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates

July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] BOLINGBROOK – Residents of Chicago’s southwest suburbs, alongside local and state elected officials, shared their anger over a…

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State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen

July 25, 2024 / Comments Off on State health care committee continues to press pharmaceutical middlemen

By DILPREET RAJUCapitol News [email protected] State legislators resumed a series of hearings this week to scrutinize pharmacy benefit managers – a highly concentrated industry that…

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As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on As rare black bear sightings spark excitement in southern Illinois, IDNR says keep a safe distance

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CARBONDALE – Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black…

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Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

July 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO — Two new lawsuits allege decades of sexual abuse at a Chicago juvenile detention center. The complaints…

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DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on DOJ confirms it is ‘assessing the circumstances’ of Sonya Massey shooting

By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting…

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Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

July 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children

By BETH HUNDSDORFER & MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws…

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