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Published on 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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Published on 21:24 GMT

The Rundown: Illinois public media stations brace for cuts

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and Mayor Brandon Johnson once again stopped by WBEZ’s studios to answer listeners’ questions. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Illinois public media stations are bracing for the ‘worst-case scenario’ after the U.S …

Source: WBEZ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on 17:29 GMT

Illinois man slashed, choked woman inside apartment: officials

Angel Diaz | Lake County Sheriff's Office LAKE BLUFF, Ill. - An Illinois man is facing charges after allegedly cutting and choking a woman Wednesday night in Lake County. What we know: Around 8:25 p.m., deputies were called to an apartment in the 600 …

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on 21:55 GMT

Suburban bank robber sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison

A judge has sentenced a suburban bank robber to seven years and eight months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Robert W. Gettleman issued the sentence against Charles Lawler, of Villa Park, who pleaded guilty to the first three robberies and …

Source: Daily Herald - Illinois - Pending
Published on 16:12 GMT

Illinois Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Insurance Fraud and Arson Scheme

A district judge this month sentenced sentenced Evette “Betty” Osuegbu, 62, of Granite City, Illinois to 15 years in federal prison for her role in a string of arsons and insurance fraud stretching from 2014 to 2023. Following a five-day trial in December, …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on 15:55 GMT

Illinois police chase ends with crash and two arrests

Feliz Guadarrama (left) and Brianna Koch | Lake County Sheriff's Office GURNEE, Ill. - A Waukegan man accused of fleeing police in a stolen SUV was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash. What we know: …

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on 12:51 GMT

Willie Wilson: Is Illinois’ state procurement being used effectively to stabilize communities of color?

Government contracting with local businesses is a widely used tool to help stabilize communities. The effective use of procurement — sourcing, purchasing and managing goods and services a state agency needs to operate — can aid in job and wealth creation …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on 12:16 GMT

Judge explains why Dixon man charged with disseminating child sex abuse images released from jail

A Lee County judge has filed a written statement explaining his July 7 decision to allow the pretrial release of a Dixon man accused of disseminating images and videos of child sexual abuse. Heath A. Knipple, 46, was charged in Lee County on Wednesday, …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on 01:39 GMT

Nearly 1,000 lawsuits allege sexual abuse at Illinois, Cook County juvenile detention centers

Nearly 1,000 lawsuits were filed alleging sexual abuse by staffers at Illinois and Cook County juvenile detention centers. CHICAGO - Nearly 1,000 lawsuits have been filed alleging decades of sexual abuse by employees at Illinois and Cook County youth …

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Another 107 former detainees allege sexual abuse in Illinois and Cook County youth detention centers

Another 107 people filed complaints Tuesday against the state for allegedly allowing rampant sexual abuse in Illinois juvenile detention facilities, joining 800 other alleged victims who have filed a slew of lawsuits in the last 14 months. Charles Graves, …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Jul 16, 2025

More than 900 people now say they were abused at Illinois youth prisons

Attorneys say more than 900 survivors have now come forward alleging they suffered child sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in Illinois between 1995 and 2022. A new batch of complaints was filed Tuesday, and lawyers say it includes 107 new cases of …

Source: WBEZ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:00 GMT

After Dog Put Down By Joliet Animal Control, Owner Freed From Will Co. Jail With 1 Condition

Posted Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:16 pm CT|Updated Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:45 pm CT According to the criminal complaint, Kerrie Swick is charged with aggravated cruelty. The prosecutors for Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow maintain that Swick …

Source: Patch - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2025

More than 900 people now allege abuse at Illinois, Cook County juvenile detention facilities

More than 900 people have now come forward charging they were sexually abused at state-operated Illinois youth centers and the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. Attorneys on Wednesday announced that 107 additional names have been added to a …

Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Pending
Published on 00:13 GMT

Chinese nationals charged in Southern Illinois massage parlor prostitution case

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Two Chinese nationals are facing federal charges related to an alleged massage parlor prostitution operation in Southern Illinois and Indiana, the U.S. District Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois announced Wednesday. …

Source: WPSD-TV - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Survivors’ lawyers say Illinois has one of nation’s worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers, attorneys representing more than 900 survivors who have filed lawsuits said Wednesday. Dozens of complaints, including several filed this …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Illinois quick hits: Carjacker sentenced to 15 years

Carjacker sentenced to 15 years A man who committed multiple carjackings and robberies in Chicago has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Prosecutors say Dwight Hasberry, 32, of Chicago, and three others engaged in a series of crimes, including …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Body found after Nebraska police chase, tied to missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Illinois

A body was found in a car after a police chase in Nebraska. Police are investigating a possible link to a missing Wisconsin woman last seen in Peru, Illinois. PERU, Ill. — A high-speed police chase in Nebraska has led to the discovery of a woman’s body …

Source: WQAD 8 - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 16, 2025

Illinois woman with flying saucer tattooed on her forehead commits unhinged crime

An Illinois woman with a flying saucer tattooed on her forehead was sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murdering her girlfriend. Alexia Telles, 28, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder last week in connection to the tragic death of Annissa Ellen- …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jul 16, 2025

State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation

(The Center Square) – With two members of the ComEd Four scheduled to be sentenced next week, Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on the need for energy-related ethics reform. Sentencing is scheduled next Monday, July 21, for former ComEd CEO Anne …

Source: The Center Square - Right-wing

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

National Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale leads high-impact search operation at Pollsmoor Correctional Facility

In a continued effort to ensure safe and secure correctional facilities, the National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Mr Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, led yet another successful multidisciplinary search operation, this time at the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

U.S. Department of Justice Requests Data on Criminal Illegal Aliens in California Jails

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Justice issued requests to sheriffs in multiple major California counties—including Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties—for lists of all inmates in their jails who are not citizens of the United States, their crimes …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:38 GMT

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 7/17/2025

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 7/17/2025 July 17, 2025 Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025 On 7/9/ …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 17:55 GMT

Erdogan Opponent Receives Sentence for Insult

(MENAFN) Ekrem Imamoglu, previously the mayor of Istanbul and a significant opponent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has received a 20-month prison term for allegedly directing an insult at a public prosecutor, according to local press accounts. …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:55 GMT

BCI A-Troop East/Assault on a Correctional Officer

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A5003738 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det SGT Lyle Decker STATION: A-Trooper East CONTACT#: ( …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Atomic Tattoo Removal Launches in Wrentham, Massachusetts

WRENTHAM, Mass., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atomic Tattoo Removal is officially opening its doors on July 19, 2025, and is offering free consultations. This bold new business is making its debut in Wrentham, Massachusetts, bringing safe, effective, …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 08:17 GMT

GBI Investigates Coffee County Jail Inmate Death

Douglas, GA (July 15, 2025) – At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Diane Marie Jacob, age 48, of Douglas, GA, who was an inmate in the Coffee County Jail. On Monday, June 7, 2025, at about 3:10 p.m …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 22:24 GMT

Financial Independence After Divorce, Securing Family Futures This Summer

July spotlights independence and family security with practical legal advice from family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is often associated with independence, reflection, and …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

National Bar Association Hosts Centennial Convention in Chicago: 100 Years of Legal Excellence, Advocacy, and Legacy

Uniting legal minds and communities to celebrate a century of impact and drive innovation for the future WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA), the nation’s oldest and largest …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 20:49 GMT

Rachel R. Schrager named to '40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff' by National Trial Lawyers

Rachel Schrager of Kogan & DiSalvo Named to National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff” List BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Schrager, a Shareholder at …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

Rise Tactical Carrier Earns NTOA Approval with High Marks for Performance and Reliability

Rated 4.69 overall, the carrier joins the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended list for elite tactical gear FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angel Armor announced that its RISE Tactical Carrier, equipped …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

Plano, TX Criminal Defense Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Jess Gambrell

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. is excited to share that Attorney Jess Gambrell has been hired as the newest addition to our practice. Attorney Gambrell complements our well-rounded team …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Author Patrick L. Scott Discusses ‘A Just Revenge’ and Its Themes of Vengeance on BrightWord Books

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Patrick L. Scott, known for his gripping storytelling and nuanced characters, was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast to discuss his powerful novel, A Just …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Firm Performance Partners with BigScoots to Offer Clients Enhanced Legal Website Hosting

Firm Performance partners with BigScoots to offer its clients legal website hosting options for optimal security, reliability, and scalability. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigScoots, a site-specific, fully …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 LAWDRAGON 500 X – THE NEXT GENERATION GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Junior Partners Erika Silverman and Charles "Chase" Bakaly IV are recognized in the “2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 13:50 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED TOP LITIGATORS & TRIAL LAWYERS BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners G. Cresswell Templeton III and William “Buz” White are recognized as “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Aerolib Physician Advisors Launches Comprehensive Solutions to Combat Soaring Hospital Denials & Boost Revenue Cycle

Aerolib's flagship offering, Aerolib COMPLETE, provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive solution for a single, transparent price. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerolib Physician Advisors, a leading provider of …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Imperial Advisory, Inc. Launches 'Imperial Advisory Alliance,' Announces Strategic Affiliation with NYC Advisors, LLC

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imperial Advisory, a fractional CFO and C-suite advisory firm, today announced the formation of the Imperial Advisory Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together a vetted …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 09:19 GMT

OneAdvanced revolutionises workplace productivity with new AI Agents

UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the success of OneAdvancedAI, the UK’s first sovereign AI platform, secure, trusted and safe by design, OneAdvanced, a leading provider of AI-powered sector-focused software, is raising the …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 08:10 GMT

MatterSuite Launches Mobile App to Streamline Legal Operations Anywhere

MatterSuite launches its mobile app, empowering legal professionals to manage matters, docs, and deadlines from anywhere with seamless AI-powered efficiency. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In its mission to make …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 04:45 GMT

BlackVue ELITE 8 Series Redefines Vehicle Surveillance with Extended Parking Mode and Unmatched Low-Light Performance

Power Saving Parking Mode Features Under 1 mA Current Draw and Under 1 Second Wake-Up Time. Clear Capture Under 0.03 Lux with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor and Dual HDR SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI PROVINCE, SOUTH KOREA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics, LLC Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HARRISON, AR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:55 GMT

'Ergo-sum' Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic unveiled

Inventor Daniel Solis Unveils “Ergo-sum”: A Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After decades of seeking solutions to AGI alignment - one …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:10 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WESTPARK CAPITAL CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:09 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SCF SECURITIES CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 21:59 GMT

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NI ADVISORS CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

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