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Despite legal limbo, Illinois' elimination of cash bail set to take effect Jan. 1

CHICAGO — The Illinois criminal justice system is set for a major makeover beginning Sunday, replacing a cash-bail structure with one that requires judges to more carefully weigh who among the accused should be held in custody before trial without using money as a factor.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 30, 2022

Police responded to 14 domestic calls about family before murder-suicide

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, police responded to more than a dozen calls for help before police say Andrei Kisliak stabbed his wife, two daughters and mother to death in an apparent murder-suicide in November, according to records obtained by the Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 30, 2022

Editorial: Red and blue states — Americans vote with their U-Hauls

New Census Bureau numbers released last week reveal an unmistakable trend: High-tax blue states are losing residents to low-tax red states. Are elected officials listening?

Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022

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Census redefines ‘rural’ and ‘urban,’ surprising some Illinois officials

With funding and grants potentially on the line, some village administrators aren’t sure what to expect in the years to come.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Cook County still poised to end cash bail Sunday despite uncertainty after Kankakee County judge’s ruling

A judge deemed a provision of the SAFE-T Act unconstitutional as part of a lawsuit involving 64 other counties, but reform will move ahead as planned in Chicago and its immediate suburbs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Chicago’s top 10 stories for 2022

Another whirlwind year of local news saw a string of City Hall denizens bowing out, thousands of families reeling from the ongoing epidemic of gun violence and a wave of new arrivals looking to get their footing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Critics expect chaos under Illinois bail ban despite ruling

Critics of a law to eliminate cash bail in Illinois starting Sunday fear a judge’s ruling that the plan is unconstitutional will create a chaotic system of pretrial release unless urgent action is taken

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

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Good news for consumers, bad news for AbbVie as its blockbuster drug Humira faces competition

CHICAGO — One of the most popular prescription medications in the world is about to face fierce competition in the U.S. — something that could mean lower prices for the drug but a difficult coming year for the Illinois company that makes it.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 29, 2022

Editorial: Traffic patterns are changing in Chicago. Taxpayers, watch your wallets

In the private sector, when a big project goes more than 50% over budget and takes twice as long as promised, heads roll. For Illinois Democrats, however, it’s a cause for celebration.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 29, 2022

Eleven Candidates Running For Mayor Of Chicago In 2023

Eleven candidates are running for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, in the February 28, 2023, general election.

Zenger · Dec 29, 2022

Judge rules portion of SAFE-T Act ending cash bail is unconstitutional

Kankakee County Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington sided with prosecutors and sheriffs from across Illinois in ruling that the cash bail section of the legislation violates the Illinois Constitution. Attorney General Kwame Raoul has vowed to appeal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacy

White’s life has also been shaped immeasurably by his race and by the racism of others. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin calls White a “legend in Illinois politics.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Pink salmon earns Fish of the Year

Pink salmon earn Fish of the Year honors, a bit of an unorthodox FOTY because the honor usually goes to an individual angler and fish.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

The hiring process for people who investigate abuse in Illinois prisons is mismanaged, the state says

The finding raises questions about the qualifications of the investigators who are crucial in holding abusive guards accountable.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

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Chicago Tribune · Dec 28, 2022

Commentary: Contributions to donor-advised funds help food banks to serve those in need

As we approach the end of the year, nonprofits across Chicagoland will receive more donations this month than any other time of the year. Inspired by the holiday spirit, donors are choosing to give to charities that serve those most affected by the ongoing economic downturn, including the Northern Illinois…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2022

Failure by Congress to extend federal child tax credit hurts tens of thousands of children in Illinois

Our federal lawmakers and state legislators should make it a priority to help our most vulnerable residents when they get back to work next month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Will this get me banned at Radio City?

Lawyer could not have been turned away from show in Illinois due to stringent facial recognition laws here.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 27, 2022

6 months after end of Roe, Illinois abortion providers treat a ‘historic high’ number of out-of-state patients

CHICAGO — Six months after the historic fall of Roe v. Wade, Illinois abortion providers say they’re seeing an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients — and they’re traveling from more states than ever before.

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Reason · Dec 27, 2022

Illinois Appellate Court Overturns a Stop-Posting-About-Plaintiff Order

Trial court: "I understand that you have a first amendment privilege, but sometimes the first amendment privilege contravenes certain statutes that are enacted by the State ...." Appellate court: That's "a misunderstanding of the relationship between statutes and constitutions."

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

What happens when cash bail ends in Illinois? In other states, narrower attempts have succeeded but debate goes on

Illinois is poised to become the first state to eliminate cash bail. Other states have tried limited versions of what Illinois is about to do, making it difficult to know exactly what to expect.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Too many people are dying from opioid overdoses. Prevention sites would save lives.

Illinois are on track for another record-breaking year of opioid overdose deaths, most of which occur on Chicago’s West Side. Prevention sites, commonly known as ‘safe injection sites,’ keep people alive and connect them to drug abuse treatment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Updated Smoke Detector Act takes effect in 2023

The bill, backed by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and enacted by the General Assembly, is meant to reflect advances in alarm technology.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2022

Are Illinois schools teaching reading all wrong?

A mounting body of research shows specific ways students should be taught to read. But many popular lessons aren’t aligned with that science.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 25, 2022

Best photos from the Bears’ Week 16 loss vs. Bills

The Bears suffered 35-13 loss to the Bills. Here are the best photos from Week 16:

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2022

Bait shop changes, crossbows, pink salmon, cougars, lakefront northern pike

Bait shop changes around Chicago, record crossbow usage by Illinois bowhunters, pink salmon records, cougars in Illinois and northern pike on the Chicago lakefront are among the top stories in the outdoors around Chicago during 2022.

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