Mother of slain Chinese scholar testifies
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The mother of a Chinese scholar who was kidnapped and killed by a former University of Illinois doctoral student has told a jury about the loss she feels. Lifeng Ye’s video testimony was
Illinois transgender inmate in legal battle over abuse freed
CHICAGO (AP) — A transgender woman who has battled the Illinois Department of Corrections over alleged abuse while she was incarcerated has been released from prison. Deon “Strawberry” Hampton of Chicago, who was serving a 10-year sentence
Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) — New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot. One reason may be that it’s harder
Drug arrest made in Marion
MARION, IL. (WJPF) – A Centralia man has been arrested in Marion following an investigation by the Southern Illinois Enforcement Group. 25-year-old Zachary Roper was taken into custody Monday and 56 grams of crystal meth were taken
Climatology experts say Illinois saw wetter, cooler June
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois state climate scientists say June was rainy in the state with lower temperatures than average. The Illinois State Climatologist Office at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey looks at monthly
Prosecutor makes case to jury for death penalty
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A prosecutor is telling a federal jury that convicted a former University of Illinois doctoral student last month in the kidnapping and killing a Chinese scholar deserves the death penalty because the crime