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Community Members Plan to Appear in Support of Deputy Edward Goewey at Will County Courthouse

In December of 2021, Deputy Goewey received word that a student had previously made a gun threat in the same classroom as his daughter. He and another parent went to the school to address the issue and requested they remove the student from the class, in accordance with his training and experience as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT) for the Sheriff’s Office specially trained to address these issues.

Embattled Tinley Park Trustee Diane Galante Repeatedly Threatened with Removal from Board Meeting

"Diane, this is like the fourth or fifth time, if you interrupt her again, I am going to ask to take a vote to remove you. Please stop interrupting other speakers." #tinleypark

Two Subjects Apprehended on Weapons Offenses

Through the Investigation, it was learned Robinson was on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections and had an active no bond warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections for Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons. #OrlandPark

New Report Highlights Critical Next Steps in Combating Hate Crimes in Illinois

"Illinois has a long legacy of advancing inclusion, and I'm proud to do all that I can to combat hate with the full weight of the Governor's Office." #hatecrime

Irvin: Pritzker’s Anti-Police Law Remains Biggest Challenge for Law Enforcement

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
A new report uncovered dozens of criminals have reoffended, from armed robbery to murder, after a new provision of SAFE-T Act took effect in January that allows criminals on home confinement 48 hours of unmonitored movement to roam freely. #crime

Hit and Run Driver Takes Lives of Local Couple, Victim’s Family and Disparti Law Call on Community to Help

The family and community are staggered by the news of the death of the couple while also sharing outrage that the one who is responsible for their deaths would flee the scene. #hitandrun

Ronnie White Continues to Help the Community for the Past Three Decades

"It's about a process on how you make choices. It is a lesson on making choices, and once you make that choice, there may be consequences.” #ronniewhite

Attorneys Ben Crump and Devon Jacob Announce Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Christian Hall’s Family

Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) shot and killed 19-year-old Christian Hall during a mental health emergency while he was standing with his hands up in the universal stance of surrender.

Pat Dowell, IL 1st CD Candidate Shares her Remarks from Women Pray for Peace – Interfaith Prayer and Sistership Event

In our beloved Chicago, we have daily murderous attacks on people through homicide, domestic violence, and hate crimes. #patdowell

Sullivan Campaign Urges Prisoner Review Board to Reject Parole for Murderer and Rapist Curtis Brownell

Given the questionable judgement that J.B. Pritzker's appointed Prisoner Review Board has shown in the past, we urge the Board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell. #jessesullivan

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