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Madigan lawyers seek dismissal of 14 counts against ex-House speaker, citing Supreme Court ruling
Lawyers for Michael Madigan have asked a federal judge to dismiss 14 criminal counts against the former Illinois House speaker, arguing they have been “upended” by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in an Indiana corruption case. U.S. District Judge John Blakey did not address Madigan’s 73-page motion...
Maaco Opens 16th Location in Illinois
Maaco announced that Bobby Kehagias has opened Maaco’s newest retail center located at 3232 W. Grandville, Waukegan, Ill. Kehagias has had a longtime passion for the automotive industry and has loved being around cars since he was a child. After a 25-year corporate career for a retail company, Kehagias wanted to pivot to a new path that revolves around one of his passions — cars.
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
Man facing assault, other charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stabbed his mother
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – A man faces assault and other charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stabbed his mother in McCracken County. John Taber, 21, of Paducah faces charges of assault 2nd domestic violence, two counts of menacing, wanton endangerment 1st degree (police officer), resisting arrest and disorderly conduct 2nd degree.
Man Wanted in Recent Home Invasion, Attack in Carrier Mills in Custody
CARRIER MILLS – Police in Carrier Mills say a man suspected to be involved in a recent home invasion and attack on two Carrier Mills residents is now in custody. According to Police Chief Scott Isaacs, Carrier Mills Police and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office participated in a joint detail which led to the arrest of 24-year-old Tyrese D. Isbell of Carrier Mills.
National Weather Service in Far, Remote Northern Michigan Took Over Warning Chicago as Illinois Forecasters Hunkered Down During Tornado Outbreak
The National Weather Service is the government agency we all rely upon for up-to-the-second information particularly in emergency situations like severe thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks. But what happens when NWS forecasters are in the line of fire for a storm? That was the situation facing the NWS office in Chicago last night (July 15, 2024) as a summer storm spawned a tornado outbreak across the region.
Local lawyer says medical debt is increasing client base, but national efforts seek to remove it from credit reports
PADUCAH — A local lawyer said her firm has experienced a 30% increase in clients over five years because of medical debt. The increase comes amid a national push to eliminate the debt on credit reports for all Americans. The last national update of erasing medical debt for all...
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