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Awake Illinois claims men are housed in female prisons, alleges assaults

Awake Illinois announced on X that men are being housed in female prisons in Illinois and alleged that female inmates have been raped as a result.

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

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IL House GOP highlights SAFE-T Act flaws after former teacher accused of sexual abuse released pre-trial

The Illinois House GOP has raised concerns regarding the SAFE-T Act after a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student was not held pre-trial due to provisions in the law.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

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IL House GOP says FanDuel adds $0.50 transaction fee to every online wager

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

The Illinois House Republican Caucus has announced that FanDuel will implement a $0.50 transaction fee on every online wager in Illinois.

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Dan Proft: Madigan's prison sentence is a 'modicum of justice'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Dan Proft, host of "Chicago's Morning Answer," said that the 7.5-year prison sentence for Michael Madigan represents a modest but deserved outcome, though it does not reverse the harm done to Illinois.

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Illinois House GOP backs bill to repeal TRUST Act

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced that Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is sponsoring House Bill 1317, which aims to repeal the TRUST Act, a law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

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No charges against Foxx in Smollett case but GOP leaders want her out

By T.H. Lawrence | 5 years ago

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be criminally charged over her investigation into actor Jessie Smollett’s claim of a hate crime in Chicago, a special prosecutor has decided.

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State Police named in first lawsuit stemming from steering of $29.5 million intended for processing of FOID cards

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and two individuals have been sued by two Illinois residents, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).