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New leader of Jesse Jackson's civil rights organization steps down just months on the job
A Dallas pastor who took over leadership of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s longtime civil rights organization has resigned after just months on the job. The Rev. Frederick Haynes III tells The Associated Press that he submitted his resignation on Tuesday as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.…
Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
Strong storms have caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa, including one that left two people hurt. The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado touched down shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday near the northeastern Kansas town of Richland. The twist…
Chicago woman pleads guilty, gets 50 years for cutting child from victim's womb
CHICAGO — A Chicago woman accused of luring a pregnant teenager to her home and cutting her baby from her womb with a butcher knife nearly five years ago pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
First 7 jurors seated for Trump's hush money criminal trial after tough grilling; here’s what’s next
From an English teacher, an oncology nurse and a corporate lawyer, the first seven jurors for Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial are now seated, leaving 11 more to go.
Southwest Illinois highway closed amid growing sinkhole threat
The sinkhole is located along Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen, a little more than 50 miles south of the capital city of Springfield.
Advocates renew push to tighten Illinois firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims, along with two other criminal justice reforms.
Judge orders psych evaluation for Illinois man charged in 4 killings
A judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a northern Illinois man charged with killing four people and injuring seven others by stabbing, beating and driving over them.
Advocates renew push to tighten Illinois firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims, along with two other criminal justice reforms.
Judge orders psych evaluation for Illinois man charged in 4 killings
A judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a northern Illinois man charged with killing four people and injuring seven others by stabbing, beating and driving over them.
Chicago woman pleads guilty, gets 50 years for cutting child from victim's womb
A Chicago woman accused of luring a pregnant teenager to her home and cutting her baby from her womb with a butcher knife nearly five years ago has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. Fifty-one-year-old Clarisa Figueroa didn't provide a statement but answered “Yes” when a judge asked her Tuesday if she understood she must serve the entire sentence. Prosecutors have said Figueroa strangled 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez with a cable on April 23, 2019, after luring the teenager to her home with the promise of free clothing for her unborn child. Ochoa-Lopez was nine months pregnant. The child died about two months later.
Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
The Supreme Court questioned Tuesday whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop
"We would warmly welcome the participation of Illinois companies in projects related to the recovery of Ukraine," he told reporters, calling it the country's "most difficult time" in recent history.
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Jason Feller Sentencing
Newly listed homes for sale in the Decatur and Macon County area
Browse through recently listed homes in the Decatur and Macon County real estate market and find your next home!
Amasong to offer free concert April 20
Amasong, a Champaign-based choral group consisting of lesbian, non-binary and feminist women, will perform at First Presbyterian Church 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
Crime of the Week: Tandoori Express burglary
Decatur police are seeking the public's help solving a March 29 burglary at Tandoori Express, this week's crime of the week
Chicago woman pleads guilty, gets 50 years for cutting child from victim's womb
CHICAGO — A Chicago woman accused of luring a pregnant teenager to her home and cutting her baby from her womb with a butcher knife nearly five years ago pleaded guilty to murder Tuesday and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Southwest Illinois highway closed amid growing sinkhole threat
The sinkhole is located along Illinois 185 between Hillsboro and Coffeen, a little more than 50 miles south of the capital city of Springfield.
Advocates renew push to tighten Illinois firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims, along with two other criminal justice reforms.
Judge orders psych evaluation for Illinois man charged in 4 killings
A judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a northern Illinois man charged with killing four people and injuring seven others by stabbing, beating and driving over them.
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Crime
Groping boss who suffered street justice gets sentenced
Jason Feller sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge in plea deal that saw sexual abuse charge dropped.
Crime of the Week: Tandoori Express burglary
The Decatur Police Department is seeking the community's help in locating a man who burgled a business, this week's crime of the week.
Video confirms use of deadly force justified, state's attorney says
Macon County State's Attorney Scott Rueter said officers acted lawfully in firing their guns at armed robbery suspect Rocky Dupin.
Man who slashed tires and resisted arrest gets probation
He threatened to kill police who confronted him after profanity-laced criminal damage spree in Forsyth hotel parking lot.
Politics
Advocates renew push to tighten Illinois firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims, along with two other criminal justice reforms.
Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws
The Biden administration is enlisting the help of officials in 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws covering airline travelers, a power that by law is limited to the federal government.
Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop
"We would warmly welcome the participation of Illinois companies in projects related to the recovery of Ukraine," he told reporters, calling it the country's "most difficult time" in recent history.
Decatur council approves nearly $1.7 million for demo of two derelict school buildings
Two more derelict school buildings will soon meet the wrecking ball on the taxpayers' dime.
