Illinois State Police Say Arrest Made in Shooting of Officer
MOUNDS, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police have announced the arrest of a teenager in the early morning shooting of a small town police officer in southern Illinois.
Police: Suburban Chicago Teen with Toy Gun Risked Being Shot
PLAINFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Suburban Chicago police says officers very well could have shot a teenager who pointed a toy gun at them.
Connected Marijuana Lobbyist to Push for Program’s Future
CHICAGO (AP) — A new group has formed to push for policies in Springfield favorable to the medical marijuana industry with a well-connected former Illinois Department of Agriculture employee as its top lobbyist.
Alleged Predator Faces Six Charges in Sexual Assault Case

A Galesburg man accused of having sex with a 13-year old girl appeared in Knox County Circuit Court for the first time via video conference yesterday.
Adjudication Zoning Hearings Coming to Knox County

Yesterday at the Knox County Nursing Home and Zoning Committee, committee members discussed the progress on adding administrative adjudication hearings to Knox County.