Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Last year, Cory Ulmer died at the Cook County Jail shortly after correctional officers struck him several times and threw him to the ground, records show. Now, Ulmer’s stepfather has filed a lawsuit.
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said in a statement that his office is “dedicated to serving all residents of Lake County” and upholding justice for every victim regardless of immigration status.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Friday to make a series of changes to the Prisoner Review Board after it released a man who would go on to commit murder, leading to intense scrutiny in Springfield.
While most new laws in the state of Illinois take effect on New Year’s Day, there are a few changes that will go into effect next week.
A plan to prohibit arbitrary limits on anesthesia has arrived on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk.
A small crowd rallied Monday outside the McLean County Law and Justice Center to oppose the federal immigration crackdown and request support from local elected officials.