A federal judge sentenced a courier involved in a $2.5 million fraud scheme to 27 months in prison.
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Do you believe stricter federal prison sentences for financial criminals effectively deter scams targeting seniors?
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board will consider a pardon request for Chester Weger, who died after a 2025 court denial.
The Third District Appellate Court affirmed the convictions of Dee Eastman and Phillip Horrell.
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Do you support police conducting special enforcement patrols to ensure compliance with seat belt laws?
The state police will conduct safety patrols in six Illinois counties throughout October 2026.
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Should online threats against public officials be punishable by prison time?
A federal judge sentenced a Park Forest resident to one year in prison for transmitting threats against federal officials.
