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A child was taken from this world in a horrific way, and the people accused of her murder are walking free. The Safe-T Act has turned our justice system upside down, protecting criminals while failing the most vulnerable among us." #murder

Jordan Roman, 47, of Rancho Park, Calif., is charged with wire fraud in a criminal information filed last Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. #fraud

When President Trump commuted the federal drugs and extortion sentence of the 74-year-old Hoover, McCoy and Bradley called on Pritzker to do the “righteous thing” and grant the pardon. #pardon

“This will be a difficult summer for far too many customers, and we urge ComEd to do everything possible to work with people so they stay safe, cool and connected this summer,” CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said. #electric

An indictment returned Tuesday, May 20th, in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges Awad Odeh, 41, of Palos Hills, Ill., with four counts of wire fraud... #fbi

The bill mandates that missing persons cases remain active with the respective law  enforcement agency, and in the databases, until the person is located. #missingpersons

The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, reportedly used incendiary devices and a makeshift flamethrower in an act authorities are investigating as domestic terrorism, allegedly motivated by radical Islamic extremism and anti-Semitism. #attack

“This budget, pushed through under Governor Pritzker’s leadership—or lack thereof—includes more than $800 million in new taxes that directly impact hardworking Illinoisans and small businesses, while neglecting to tackle the serious financial issues that continue to cripple our state,” Gartner said. #spending

“We support Representative Ford’s continued leadership in providing a workable regulatory framework to protect kids and to expand equitable access within both Illinois’ hemp and cannabis industry,” said Justin Ward, President of ILHAA. #cannabis

“We need to stand with our public sector and all unions and fight back against attacks on workers’ rights.” #congress