Former Springfield, Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Defacing Islamic Center and Burning the Qur’an
U.S. Tammy Dickinson of the Western District of Missouri announced that a former Springfield, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal...
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Leaders Call Decision Not to Indict Killers of Tamir Rice “Criminal Injustice” As Protests Break Out Across U.S. in Response
A protest rally is scheduled for 12 Noon, December 30, 2015, Michigan and Randolph Streets in Chicago. Leaders of...
Menard Correctional Center Prepared for Possible Flood
CHESTER, IL - Staff at Menard Correctional Center is preparing for a flood that could have an impact on the facility. The...
Alfred Street Baptist Church Pledges $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
One of the oldest, largest and most prominent African American congregations becomes the first and only faith-based organization to become...
Illinois Department Of Corrections Reaches Agreement in Rasho v John Baldwin
The Illinois Department of Corrections has entered into a settlement agreement in the case of Ashoor Rasho v. John Baldwin. ...
Ukrainian National Extradited from Poland to Face Charges Related to $10 Million Cyber Money Laundering Operation
WASHINGTON, DC — A Ukrainian national made his initial appearance today in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, after being...
U.S. Senator Sanders Discusses Criminal Justice Reform in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders discussed criminal justice reform during a round-table meeting Monday at the Village...
Unemployment Rates up in Most Metro Areas
Job Growth Continues to Lag Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan Area November 2015 November 2014 Over-the-Year Change Bloomington 5.4%...
President Obama to Honor Nation’s Leading Scientists and Innovators
The White House announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our...
E.W. Priestap Named Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division
FBI Director James B. Comey has named E.W. “Bill” Priestap as the assistant director of the Counterintelligence Division at FBI...
