Former Police Officer Charged With Murder In George Floyd Case Is Released On $1M Bond

The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison. According to court documents, Derek Chauvin posted a $1 million bond and was released
Atlanta Braves Defeat Florida Marlins In Game Two Of NLDS To Take 2-0 Series Lead

Rookie right-hander Ian Anderson pitched 5 2/3 strong innings to give the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in Houston. The victory gave the Braves a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five National
Uncle: Jacob Blake being treated at Illinois rehab center
In this photo from Kenosha County Court video, Jacob Blake answers questions during a hearing Friday, Sept. 4. (Kenosha County Court via AP) MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Black man left paralyzed after he was
Chicago Police: 9-year-old fatally shot as he played with gun
CHICAGO (AP) — A 9-year-old Chicago boy has died after accidentally shooting himself while handling a gun, authorities said Wednesday. The boy, who hasn’t been identified, was playing with the gun he found in a home Wednesday
With money for Illinois’ local governments unspent, Pritzker holds out for more for state
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — With the future of further federal tax dollars for state and local governments up in the air amid the ongoing pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he expects something to materialize after the Nov.
One arrested after police chase through Crainville, Carterville
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WJPF) — One person was arrested following a police chase through Williamson County. The incident started around 7:00 p.m. Wednesday when Crainville Police tried to make a traffic stop, but the driver sped away. The
Hardy, Ingrid Andress, Travis Denning And More Added To Perform at CMT Music Awards

Travis Denning, Caylee Hammack, Hardy, Ingrid Andress, Mickey Guyton and Riley Green and were just announced as the second round of performers for the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21. Previously announced performers include Ashley McBryde,
Arrest made in 2014 murder
WAYNE COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) — An arrest has been made in connection to the 2014 death of a Fairfield teenager. Megan Nichols, 15, was reported missing in July 2014. Her remains were discovered in rural Wayne County
Sam Hunt Drops New Single “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s”

Sam Hunt has released his latest single, “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s,” which will impact country radio on Oct. 12. The tune is featured on Sam’s No. 1 sophomore album, Southside, which was released in April
Netflix Indicted In Texas Over Controversial French Film “Cuties”

Netflix Inc. has been indicted by a grand jury in a Texas county on the charge of promoting lewd visuals of a child in the French film Cuties. The Texas House of Representative tweeted a copy of