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A Macoupin County judge approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a criminal case against August Heinz, the funeral home director accused of giving dozens of families the wrong ashes. Heinz's ex-wife is alleging he also committed forgery.
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The case, on its second day on Tuesday, is being heard in federal district court in East St. Louis.
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Jail populations are down and there's no change in failure to appear rate, an analysis shows.
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A federal judge in Rockford ruled a state law banning concealed carry on public transit is unconstitutional for four plaintiffs. Both sides are considering their next steps.
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Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs bills safeguarding various reproductive rights for residents, visitors of Illinois.
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Sonya Massey called 911 to report a potential prowler before being shot inside her home. Footage shows she was cowering in fear and holding a pot when the deputy opened fire.
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While regulations on homeschooling are minimal across the nation, Illinois is among a small number of states with virtually no rules about homeschooling.
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As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says Illinois' services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices.’
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State regulators will seek input from public on proposed rate increase. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. Aqua Illinois, which serves 273,000 people, is seeking a $19.2 million increase.