High court: Pleading guilty does not prevent innocence claims
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — People who plead guilty to crimes are not automatically precluded from later asserting claims of innocence, the state’s...
As COVID-19 claims another 192 lives, officials call for blood donations
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – As the COVID-19 death toll continues to mount, Gov. JB Pritzker and an official from the American Red...
Illinois State Police reduce DNA backlog
(The Center Square) – Illinois officials say they are making progress addressing the backlog of DNA cases the state.
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly...
Parade of Lights turns into holiday home tour in Crete
CRETE – Organizers of the Annual Parade of Lights in Crete have created a mapped car tour for holiday homes in the area.
“Light up...
Illinois sees highest single-day COVID-19 death toll
By PETER HANCOCK and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois marked what Gov. JB Pritzker called “a solemn milestone” Wednesday when public health officials...
Online sales spike during post-Thanksgiving shopping
(The Center Square) – With Illinois and the rest of the country dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the post-Thanksgiving shopping season was unlike any...
