Man gets life sentence for killing cop close to retirement
CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — A man convicted of killing an off-duty Chicago police officer who was shot while cleaning his retirement car has been sentenced to life in prison. Michael Bailey’s wife and daughter say they have
Willis Tower receives highest level of green certification
CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) — Chicago’s Willis Tower skyscraper has become the largest building in the U.S. to reach the highest level of energy efficiency. The Chicago Tribune reports that the building’s owner announced Thursday that the 110-story
Conviction dropped; Chicago man free after nearly 30 years
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago man is free for the first time in nearly 30 years after a judge threw out his conviction. Demond Weston says, “It was a long road here and we made it.”
Shimkus misses impeachment vote
John Shimkus | Courtesy of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. — (AP) — Three lawmakers missed the historic House votes to impeach President Donald Trump, and for very different reasons. California Republican Duncan
Fire destroys structure
Multiple departments responded to a fire in Alexander County on Wednesday. The fire was near the intersection of Sandusky Trail and Davie Road, near the Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. The fire reportedly singed some of the
Congressmen split on impeachment
Illinois’ congressional representatives were split among party lines about whether President Donald Trump should be impeached for allegations he abused his office and obstructed Congress in the Ukraine scandal. Democratic majorities in the U.S. House passed two