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July 20, 2023

Former Illinois youth volleyball coach arrested for attempting to meet a child for sex: police

The Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois arrested a 44-year-old former youth volleyball coach who allegedly arranged to meet a detective posing as a child for sex.

July 20, 2023

Illinois carnival ride seized in criminal probe after 10-year-old boy thrown from seat, seriously injured

A ride at the Taste of Antioch carnival in Illinois was seized after a 10-year-old boy suffered multiple facial fractures and a significant leg injury.

July 19, 2023

Illinois sheriffs brace for fallout of 'America's most dangerous law' after state supreme court ends cash bail

Southern Illinois Sheriffs Jeff Bullard and Kevin Bacon say they are concerned and discouraged by the state Supreme Court's ruling to end cash bail.

July 19, 2023

Illinois sheriffs brace for fallout of ‘America’s most dangerous law’ after supreme court ends cash bail

Southern Illinois sheriffs Jeff Bullard and Kyle Bacon say they are "concerned" and "discouraged" by the Supreme Court's ruling to end cash bail across the state. 

July 19, 2023

Woman who operated multistate prostitution ring out of Chicago brothel sentenced to probation

A woman who ran a multistate prostitution ring out of a brothel in Chicago has been sentenced to probation. She pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in February.

July 19, 2023

3-year-old Chicago girl dies after falling from apartment balcony on city's South Side

A young girl died after falling from the balcony of an apartment building on Chicago's South Side. It is unclear whether the child was alone at the time of the fall.

July 18, 2023

Chicago PD oversight committee investigates sexual misconduct allegations between officers and migrants

The Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) is investigating allegations that Chicago police officers engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants living at station.

July 18, 2023

Court clears way for Illinois to become first state to eradicate cash bail

The Illinois State Supreme Court upheld a provision in the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail. The law is set to take effect on Sept. 18.

July 18, 2023

SUV crashes into suburban Chicago restaurant, critically injuring teen

A 14-year-old boy was critically injured when an SUV crashed into a restaurant in suburban Chicago. Four others were also hurt in the accident.

July 17, 2023

Illinois sexual assault case gets DNA hit linking man to 2001 crime

A man detained at the border in November for illegal re-entry into the U.S. was linked to a sexual assault back in 2001 in West Chicago using the latest DNA technology.