Dec 15, 2023 · Earlier this week, another wrongfully imprisoned inmate was freed in Cook County, Illinois. Brian Beals, who was wrongfully convicted in the 1988 murder of a 6-year-old boy, was released after 35 years behind bars. Also this week, California exonerated two men who were wrongfully convicted in separate murder cases.Both were teenagers when they were charged.

Mar 16, 2025 · The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green after the city opened its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Video above: Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's DayThousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 ...

Jun 1, 2017 · Southern Miss will face Illinois-Chicago Friday at 1 PM.

Aug 19, 2024 · The event will take place from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22 to rally Democratic nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. In an interview with Martha Rabbatz on "This Week," the mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, spoke on how special it is for him to welcome Mississippi delegates since he has ties to the state.

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Nov 21, 2024 · The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in downtown Chicago in 2019 and lied to police.The state's highest court ruled that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after the Cook County state’s attorney initially dropped charges against Smollett in ...

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Mar 24, 2025 · The Jackson Police Department had more than 80 officers working Saturday’s Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade. But still, hours later, a shooting killed one person and wounded seven others.“The St. Paddy’s Parade is a worthwhile event and occasion.

Mar 28, 2025 · A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients.Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois halted the Labor Department from requiring federal contractors ...

Sep 3, 2024 · One person is dead following a multivehicle wreck in Issaquena County.According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, troopers responded to the wreck at approximately 3:46 p.m. Monday on Highway 61 North near Valley Park.Trooper Darnika Mayfield said a 2024 Honda HR-V driven by an 18-year-old of Bella Vista, Arkansas, was traveling northbound on the highway when the Honda collided head-on with a ...