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Bartlett Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Since 2020, investigations by the ICAC Unit have led to charges against more than two dozen individuals, including Lund. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Lund was taken into custody and charged with one count of possession of child pornography videos, a Class 2 felony, and one count of child pornography images of victims under the age of 13, a Class 3 felony. #TomDart

Convicted Sex Offender Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

At the time of his arrest on Oct. 4, Jason Jeffries, 41, of the 5700 block of South Green Street, was on parole for a 2017 child pornography conviction, and he was a registered sex offender. Jeffries was also previously convicted of aggravated sexual abuse of a minor in 2001 in Will County. #CookCountySheriff

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Since 2004, October has been designated as Cyber Security Awareness Month. IEMA offers these tips to better secure your data... #cybersecurity

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Retained by Family of Genesis Hicks, Man Who Died After Being Tased by Frisco Police

"Genesis Hicks was unarmed and running away from the police when he was tased, which ultimately led to his death. Running away from the police should not be a death sentence, but we often see it resulting in one for Black men." #BenCrump

IL Freedom Caucus Launching Weekly Virtual Town Halls on Tuesdays

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The intent with subsequent virtual town halls is to bring in experts to talk about the important issues facing the state.

New York Offers a Scary Preview of What’s to Come for Illinois

Since going into effect in January 2020, New York’s bail reform law has led to an unprecedented massive rise in crime, violent reoffenders, and accused criminals skipping trial. 

FBI Chicago Warns of Local Technical Support Scam

Criminals may offer support to resolve issues such as compromised email or bank accounts, computer viruses, or software renewals

AG Candidate Tom Devore in Markham to Condemn the SAFE-T Act

"I don't understand how the parties got together and decided that this was a good idea. That's an unsafe act."

FBI Addresses Ongoing Threats Targeting Historically Black Schools and Institutions in Call with Partners

The FBI is aware of racially motivated threats to more than 50 HBCUs and Historically Black Institutions across the country since the beginning of the year.

Mayor Tiffany Henyard Sued for Civil Rights Violations and First Amendment Retaliation

The Complaint alleges civil rights violations for First Amendment Retaliation, Fourth Amendment violations including false seizure and arrest, and related state law violations. #TiffanyHenyard

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