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Illinois jails allegedly use restraint chairs to detain people, often violating policies: report
A nine-month investigation by the Illinois Answers Project found an alarming number of Illinois jails are torturing people using restraining chairs.Some detainees were allegedly restrained for prolonged times, causing physical injuries and psychological trauma. In hundreds of cases, jail staff used a stun gun, Taser or pepper spray in the process, leading to death in some cases.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHuman rights groups have long decried the use of restraint chairs in American jails and prisons, where they say the device is prone to misuse and abuse that is akin to torture.The United Nations Committee Against Torture has urged U.S. officials to abolish the chairs, and Amnesty International has said inadequate training and supervision of their use has caused pain, injury and even death.The same brand of chair used in many Illinois jails was also used at Guantánamo Bay.However, records obtained by the Illinois Answers Project show the chairs continue to be used daily in some county jails.You can read more on the Illinois Answer Projects investigation on restraint chairs at illinoisanswers.org.
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Illinois’ REAL ID Deadline Is One Year Away: Here Are The Details
After all the pandemic-caused deadline postponements, you may have thought that the day would never come, or maybe with all the other things you've had to think about and deal with over the last four years you've completely forgotten about Illinois' REAL ID. Either way, it's okay. For now, anyway.
Southern Illinois Faces Flash Flood Warning: Water Rescues Underway in Murphysboro Early Saturday
Paducah, KY – Emergency Management is reporting flash flooding in Murphysboro, IL, early Saturday morning, prompting water rescues on Business Route 13 at the Union Pacific Railroad underpass. The Flood Advisory has been upgraded to a Flash Flood Warning, effective until 7 a.m. today. According to the U.S. National...
Parts of Kentucky Watch for Minor Flooding, Heat Wave This Weekend
Paducah, KY – Early Saturday morning, a small complex of storms dropped 1.5-2 inches of rain in southern Illinois, prompting a flood advisory until 7 AM for the Murphysboro, Carbondale, and Makanda areas. According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, minor flooding issues may occur, urging caution for drivers on water-logged roads.
New chairman tries to unite fractured Illinois GOP heading into Milwaukee convention
Illinois Republicans head to Milwaukee for the party’s national convention on Monday amid the political upheaval of electing a new state chairman whose chief task will be be trying to quell growing ideological and geographic divisions fueled by the hard-line partisanship of presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump. Kathy Salvi of Mundelein, who has made unsuccessful runs for the U.S. ...
Dangerous heat settling into Central Illinois
The hot and humid conditions will continue for the next few days. Sunday and Monday will be dangerously hot across Central Illinois. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from 1 p.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. With air temperatures in the mid-90s and dew...
Do Not Approach Illinois 10 Most Wanted, All Considered Dangerous
Everyone would like to think they're a superhero, but this is one instance where you need to understand how dangerous real life can be. Law enforcement in Illinois has issued a warning about the 10 most wanted fugitives that should not be approached as they are all to be considered armed and dangerous.
Severe Weather Alert: Montana, Upper Midwest at Risk for Isolated Tornadoes
Chicago, IL – The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) for severe weather in portions of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, including northern Illinois and Chicago. Multiple rounds of scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from this afternoon through the overnight hours. According...
Illinois, Wisconsin Roads Rank on List of Worst in US?
When you drive between Wisconsin and Illinois there's really no need for a sign to let you know when you've crossed the Stateline, because the condition of the roads will let you know that you've arrived. There's a new survey from Consumer Affairs that compiled data from several U.S. government...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urges Indiana Democrats to push through the 'chaos'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told Indiana Democrats to push through the chaos of the presidential election Friday in Indianapolis, two days after seemingly expressing concerns over the party’s presidential campaign. “If we stop worrying about whether they might call us woke, and instead worry about whether we're actually waking...
State marks milestone at dispensary ribbon cutting
Jul. 12—CHAMPAIGN — A local dispensary marks the 100th social equity license issued by the state of Illinois. The milestone was announced a Friday morning ribbon cutting ceremony for The Dispensary's new store in Champaign, located at 1826 Glenn Park Drive. "We are very proud to have the honor," said principal officer Jeff Soenksen. Erin Johnson, Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer for the ...
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