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Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit against 'Worker Freedom of Speech Act;' undocumented immigrant with sexual assault
Lawsuit against 'Worker Freedom of Speech Act' The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding mandatory meetings where “religious or political matters” are discussed. On July 31, Illinois enacted what the group is calling the misleadingly titled “Worker Freedom of Speech Act,” even though it does not actually protect workers’ freedom of speech, but rather attorneys...
Illinois sheriff: Recent sexual assault reveals problems with ‘sanctuary state’
(The Center Square) – An Illinois County sheriff says a recent sexual assault of a minor allegedly at the hands of an illegal foreign national reveals the problems with Illinois being a “sanctuary state.” Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey shared recently a 6-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. The suspect was referenced as a step father and arrested. “As it turns out, during that time we received a detainer from Immigration...
Migrant arrested for child sex assault ‘should not be in the country,’ Illinois sheriff says
KANKAKEE, Ill. (WTVO) — An Illinois sheriff says the sexual assault of a child by an undocumented migrant “was completely avoidable” because the “offender should not be in the country.” The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Juan Alvizar, 38, in unincorporated Bourbonnais on Thursday. Authorities said Alvizar was arrested in the Oak […]
Illegal Alien in Illinois Arrested for Alleged Child Predatory Sexual Assault
Kankakee, IL – A reported illegal alien living in Bourbonnais was arrested Tuesday evening following a reported sexual incident involving a minor in Oak Creek Estates Mobile Home Park. Juan C. Alvizar, 38, was taken into custody by Sheriff’s deputies after an investigation into the incident. According to...
Crime Stoppers tip of the week
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police are looking for information about a burglary in rural Aroma Park earlier this week. Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.
Reel Justice Fishing Club tonight
Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe’s “Reel Justice Fishing Club” continues this evening at the Bonfield Ponds on North East Street in Bonfield. Rowe says the club is for kids and adults and runs from five til 7:30 tonight. The States Attorney’s office is teaming up with the Northern Illinois Anglers for the club this year.
Kankakee County, IL – St. Anne Hosts Million Dollar Golf Challenge for Charity
St. Anne, IL – The Youth for Christ’s City Life program is gearing up for its highly anticipated Million Dollar Golf Challenge, scheduled for September 21 at the Shamrock Golf Course. This fundraiser aims to support City Life’s various outreach programs, which include Academic Mentoring, Aspire Mentoring, Junior High and High School Club, Girl Talk, and Front 9 Golf Mentoring.
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