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Former Speaker Mike Madigan lawyers ask judge to dismiss 14 counts, citing recent SCOTUS ruling
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was in court Tuesday, ahead of his corruption trial.Lawyers for Madigan have asked a judge to dismiss 14 counts against the former House speaker, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThat issue was not taken up Tuesday .The trial is scheduled to begin in October.The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor last month, narrowing the scope of federal public corruption law.The high court's 6-3 opinion along ideological lines found the law criminalizes bribes given before an official act, not rewards handed out after.Defense attorneys for the ComEd Four said the ruling should result in a new trial for Michael McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker and Jay Doherty.Pramaggiore's attorney said the Supreme Court decision makes clear what she was charged with is not a crime.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
VIDEO: Black leaders ditching Illinois Democrats, stand with GOP state's attorney candidate
(The Center Square) – Some Black leaders from the Chicago area are urging others to ditch Democrats and vote Republican. After Wednesday’s GOP breakfast outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wednesday, Republican Cook County State’s Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti made his case to the media that he will bring back law and order. “You can’t bring businesses to the county unless we have safety in our streets, safety in...
Real estate transfers in Adams County from July 8-12, 2024
Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Robert D. Yoder and Luella V. Yoder of Jonesville, Va., sold...
Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy
SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. Now, that determination has earned him a spot with the Quincy University basketball program, where he'll look to prove that his tenacious work ethic and keen understanding of the game can translate to success at the next level.
QPD Blotter for July 17, 2024
Earl J. Bryant, 53, Quincy, Retail Theft at 837 Jefferson St. 113. James Venus Jr., 64, homeless for Trespassing at 405 Vermont St. NTA 128. Ryan M. Miller, 20, Payson, FTA Expired Registration at N. 20th St. and Broadway St. 186. Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St., Disregard Stop...
In Their Own Words: Auburn players at SEC Media Days
"It was so many things, and that's why I kind of wanted to start out by thanking God. There were so many things that were going through my mind. As a player, my confidence was shot. Just not being able to get onto the field and going to have a conversation with my coach at the time about me playing on scout team. It was just so much.
Chatham Police offer house watch program for residents on holiday
CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Summer is the season of vacationing and travel. However, that time away can result in criminals seizing the opportunity to invade your home. To help prevent this, Chatham Police are offering a free program to help keep an eye out. Through the Chatham Police Department’s house watch program, village residents who […]
Feds: Healthcare scam included pharmacy in Carthage
A Florida man is charged in a mail-order pharmacy and healthcare kickback scheme that included a western Illinois pharmacy. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on July 16 against Franz (aka Frank) Peter Suess, 77, of Wellington, Florida. He is charged with:. One count of conspiracy to commit wire...
Quincy welcomes Tenaska's $450M energy project
Quincy, IL (KHQA) — Big news comes to Quincy as Tenaska announced its plans to develop a new energy storage project in Quincy. In a press conference with Mayor Mike Troup, the senior director of development at Tenaska, Jarrod Pitts, officially announced the company's plans to develop the 300-megawatt project.
Quincy police tackle spike in car thefts; public's help crucial in investigations
In an ongoing investigation, the Quincy Police Department reports, the department received numerous burglary-to-vehicle calls over the weekend, July 13 through July 14. With car thefts and stolen vehicles on the rise, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 1 million drivers fall victim to car thefts each year.
Exhibition by Quincy Artists Guild to be on display Aug 3-9 at Cheryl Loatsch Studio
QUINCY — Artwork by Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Saturday through Friday, Aug. 3-9, at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. A variety of artwork with media such as oils, watercolors and pastels will be on display. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
St. Francis Solanus School teacher, student present at international conference in Denver
QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade teacher Jeff Zanger and St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade student Brady Koetters, along with his father Bryan Koetters, recently attended and presented at the International Society of Technology in Education conference in Denver. The conference was attended by more than...
Illinois Fighting Illini football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player ratings
Fans of the Illinois football team can play as the Fighting Illini with the release this week of the popular console video game College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Nathan Scheelhaase: Instead, QB #2 was under center for the Illini.
DAILY MUDDY: Learn about Quincy’s supportive housing stock, and DOB talks more scams
Host Ashley Conrad talks with Kevin Krummel with Quincy Housing Solutions and Ryan Roberts with the Quincy YWCA about how they are working together to address Quincy’s supportive housing stock. Ashley then visits with Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau to talk about more local scams.
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