Friday, February 28, 2025
Joseph Czuba is accused of stabbing his tenant Hanan Shaheen and killing her 6-year-old son Wadee Al Fayoumi. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to make their closing arguments on Friday.
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to rule Wednesday that reverse-discrimination plaintiffs do not have to make a greater showing than minorities when suing for job bias.
A Vanderburgh County judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors deadlocked on whether Jaron Wells should be found guilty of murder for the 2023 killing of his mother, Shanay Hunt.
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan’s decision to keep Cesar Guerrero on the ballot will be tested by an appellate court. Breslan ruled in favor of Guerrero on Friday saying a written order explaining her decision would come later. It came out Tuesday.
State lawmakers can pass a bill this spring to create an Illinois home buyer savings account program. First-time and second chance home buyers would be able to receive a tax credit if they open special savings accounts to buy homes in the future.