3 charged with attempted murder of Rockford police officer
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Three people have been charged in what authorities say was an attempted murder of a Rockford police officer. The three males ranging in age from 18 to 21 also face aggravated discharge
Peoria records 30-year record for homicides
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The city of Peoria has recorded 26 homicides this year, which breaks at least a 30-year record. Police said they responded to a shooting Friday evening where a male was found unresponsive
Illinois Democrats unveil updated congressional maps
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats have unveiled updated congressional maps that propose a second Latino-leaning Chicago area district and could mean primary matchups for two Democratic incumbents in the suburbs and in two other races featuring
Illinois bookkeeper sentenced for years-long fraud
O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding a book-keeping client out of more than $1 million. Kathleen Dvorak pleaded guilty in May to wire and