Chicago Police Commander “Forced Gun Down Throat,” Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say a Chicago police commander hid behind his badge and violated the public’s trust when he stuck the barrel of his gun down the throat of a suspect. Glenn Evans is trial on charges of aggravated
Seattle Police Release Chase Video
Seattle police have released dash-cam videos showing a carjacker speeding the wrong way up a one-way street. The carjacker is seen firing at a pursuing patrol car and finally spinning out his stolen, wrecked Camaro in a
Local funding bill signed by Rauner
SPRINGFIELD — A bill to release funds to local governments and pay lottery winners was signed by Governor Bruce Rauner yesterday. Senator Jason Barickman’s office says Senate Bill 2039 will appropriate funds to the local governments, who have
Mautino sworn in as Auditor General
OTTAWA — Former state representative Frank Mautino has officially been sworn in as the new Illinois Auditor General. Mautino was sworn in during a ceremony last night at the La Salle County courthouse in downtown Ottawa, in front