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ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/27/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The legal team representing a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman in her home last month laid out its plans yesterday to appeal a pre-trial detention order to the appellate court. Sean Grayson is charged with the murder of Sonya Massey after she called 9-1-1 to report a prowler. Since being arrested, Grayson has been held in jail and a Sangamon County judge has rejected two attempts by his legal team to get him released pending his full trial in Springfield.
As Kroger, Albertsons defend merger plans in court, here's which Illinois stores are being sold
A three-week court hearing opened Monday over the planned merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons - a union that regulators argue would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. On Monday, Albertsons, the parent company of Jewel-Osco, told a federal judge...
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan ask judge to exclude certain evidence from upcoming trial
Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan want certain evidence excluded from his upcoming racketeering trial.They say the evidence is irrelevant and could be prejudicial to the case.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThey want the judge to exclude details about controversial topics like gaming legislation, and sexual harassment allegationsMadigan and his longtime confident are both due to go on trial in October. They pleaded not guilty.SEE ALSO | Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS rulingREAD MORE | Former Mike Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes reports to prison
Illinois Supreme Court sides with GOP, upholds unconstitutionality of ban on slating candidates
In a setback for Illinois Democrats and Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a downstate judge’s ruling that found unconstitutional a Democrat-passed law preventing the slating of legislative candidates for the November election in races where political parties did not field contenders. The high court’s ruling Friday was not typical of the seven-member body, which is made up ...
Teen charged for shooting that wounded man, damaged Bloomington alderwoman’s home
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - A 17-year-old Bloomington boy will be charged as an adult for a shooting in mid-August that drew more than usual attention because an alderwoman’s home was damaged by the gunfire. A man was also wounded, and a car window was shot out by bullets Aug....
Kankakee Disc Golf Tournament Kicks Off September 29 at Civic Auditorium—Register Today
Kankakee, IL – The Civic Woods Showdown, a highly anticipated disc golf tournament, is happening Saturday, September 29, at the Civic Auditorium in Kankakee. Local disc golf enthusiasts are urged to register as soon as possible, as early bird registration ends today, with regular registration open until September 15.
DACC faculty union addresses Danville Mayor’s allegations against college president
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The faculty union of Danville Area Community College is speaking out after Danville Mayor Rickey Williams accused the college’s president of “aggressively disrespectful” behavior and use of a racially insensitive word toward him. Williams accused Dr. Stephen Nacco last week of calling him “boy” during a heated exchange at a Vermilion […]
30,000 Without Power in Northern Illinois as Severe Storms Hit Chicago Suburbs
Chicago, IL – Severe storms swept through northern Illinois last night, leaving nearly 30,000 ComEd customers without power. The storms, which included strong winds and heavy rain, caused widespread damage across the northern and northwest Chicago suburbs. Trees and power lines were downed, including in areas near the Northwestern University campus, disrupting both power and traffic.
Local veterans take on PTSD, suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Illinois Dept. of Veterans Affairs is reaching out to raise awareness about the staggering suicide rates among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) and what we can do to reduce veteran suicide by removing the stigma of asking for help. As...
Peoria Fire Department rescues man from Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A man was rescued from the Illinois River on Tuesday morning by members of the Peoria Fire Department. At about 11:40 a.m. firefighters were told that a man was in the river just outside of Detweiller Marina, said Battalion Chief Jeff Hascall. Within minutes, they were on their boat and plucked him out of the river.
Peoria Park District unveils plans for new “state-of-the-art” golf facility
PEORIA, Ill. – The Peoria Park District is transforming its Golf Learning Center, on N. Radnor Road, into an interactive golf facility. “The Peoria Park District has always evolved to meet the changing needs of our patrons and to enhance the vibrancy of the communities we serve. Keeping up with the times is crucial, and we’re excited to bring this state-of-the-art golf experience to Peoria,” Park District Executive Director Emily Cahill says.
West Peoria business hit by car before smash-and-grab robbery, police say
The Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating a smash-and-grab robbery early Tuesday morning that may have involved a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Chris Watkins said that at 2:35 a.m., police were called to Express Liquors in the 2700 block of Farmington Road in West Peoria after a report of a smash-and-grab robbery at the store. Deputies discovered that a maroon Kia crashed into the front door of the business two hours after it closed, and three people emerged...
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortion funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
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