Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Chief Judge of Illinois’ 17th Judicial Circuit admonishes criticism of a judge’s recent decision to release a murder suspect.
Lt. Franklin Paz Jr. said he was reassigned from an elite citywide unit after he resisted a directive pushing his officers to make at least 10 traffic stops each shift. In an exclusive interview, Paz said he stands by the decision — even though it “derailed” his career.
Former Chicago alderman and civil rights lawyer launches campaign as Republican challenger to incumbent Kwame Raoul.
The University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Illinois Springfield are paying a for-profit company for each student it recruits to online programs — a practice that would be illegal if done by the universities’ admissions offices and one that’s been banned by another state.
State leaders pledge to explore new protections for immigrants but say their power is limited.