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Supreme Court dismisses Jussie Smollett convictions, allows …
Nov 21, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD – Criminal convictions of actor Jussie Smollett will be dismissed, and a defamation lawsuit against the Chicago Sun-Times will be allowed to continue, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a slate of opinions Thursday. The high court ruled disorderly conduct charges against Smollett ...
Voter Issues
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What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
Dec 5, 2023 · Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois’ assault weapons law. But between lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories and ammunition covered under the Protect Illinois Communities Act remain unclear to many gun rights advocates, who point out that the ban includes some of the most popular models in the country.
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Election Guide
Key dates Aug. 7: First day to submit vote-by-mail application Sept. 26: Early voting begins and election authorities begin mailing ballots Oct. 8: Last day to register via the normal process Oct. 9: Grace period registration begins (new in-person registrants must vote when they register) Oct. 20: Online voter registration closes Oct. 31: Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot
Madigan Trial - Week In review
2 days ago · Wednesday, Dec. 11. Lobbyist testifies ‘loyalty’ to Madigan led him to make payments to ousted staffer: Longtime Madigan political director Tom Cullen immediately agreed with McClain’s request that he pay ousted political staffer Kevin Quinn $1,000 a month beginning in fall 2018. Cullen was just as agreeable, if less enthusiastic, about acting as an intermediary for AT&T’s payments to ...
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up ...
Nov 8, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14 th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it.. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state time to file an appeal before it takes effect.
Utility assistance applications open for low-income Illinoisans
Nov 1, 2024 · Community action agencies – the local organizations which administer LIHEAP – accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis through the middle of August, although applications will close earlier if funds run out, so those interested in applying should do so sooner rather than later.
Macoupin County state’s attorney asks for special prosecutor in …
Oct 2, 2024 · A Macoupin County judge approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a criminal case against August Heinz, the funeral home director accused of giving dozens of families the wrong ashes.