December 13, 2024: The deputy accused killing Sonya Massey may leave jail and Western Illinois Univ. has a new president
This week for our weekly roundup of Illinois news, we updated you on the Sonya Massey case and stories from western Illinois. Jane Carlson of Tri-States Public Radio and Dean Olsen of The Illinois Times updated us on the following stories:
- A state legislator from western Illinois is pressuring the Department of Corrections to stop illicit drugs from getting inside state prisons.
- Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindrup does not anticipate making significant changes to her approach as the institution’s leader.
Guest:
Jane Carlson
Regional Reporter, Tri-States Public Radio
Dean Olsen
Editor, The Illinois Times