Judge awards back pay to ex-lawmakers who rejected raises
CHICAGO (AP) — Two former Illinois state lawmakers who argued that a freeze on raises violated the state Constitution can collect back pay, a judge said. Comptroller Susana Mendoza pledged to appeal the decision and called the
Long sentence for man accused of trying to aid Islamic State
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois man who believed he was giving phones to help the Islamic State group commit violence was sentenced Friday to 13 1/2 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood said Edward