Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic has jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day.
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Death of Illinois inmate restrained by cops deemed homicide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say the death of a man restrained by Sangamon County correctional officers and shocked with Tasers has been classified as a homicide.
WIU revives student teaching at Wisconsin tribal schools
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) – Western Illinois University is giving students a chance to gain teaching experience at Native American tribal schools in Wisconsin.
Shots up, virus cases down: Illinois easing rules Friday
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois will hit a milestone Friday. That’s when the state lifts all capacity limits on bars, restaurants, businesses, and other venues. It comes nearly 15 months after the first stay-at-home order during the coronavirus
Judge orders probe of Chicago-area prosecutor’s office
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has ordered a special prosecutor to investigate the Cook County state’s attorney’s office for any possible wrongdoing. It comes months after a man was cleared in the deaths of two Chicago police