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Lawyers for thousands of mentally ill Illinois prisoners say they have settled their class-action lawsuit against the state. They sued in 2007 alleging that substandard treatment constitutes "cruel and unusual
punishment.'' The agreement calls on the Department of Corrections to spend millions of dollars to build four new treatment units, including at the Pontiac prison.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an opinion Wednesday, saying daily fantasy sports, offered through websites like FanDuel or DraftKings, is illegal gambling under state law. She says illegal gambling occurs when someone "plays a game of chance or skill for money.''
A Champaign police officer could still face criminal charges relating to one or more excessive use of force complaints. Champaign County States Attorney Julia Rietz says her office is currently reviewing all documents relating to the complaints against Officer Matt Rush.
In recent days, Illinois Public Media has been bringing you voices of central Illinois Muslims, reacting to the national debate over terrorism, and how that debate affects them. Jim Meadows visited with members of the Muslim community in Decatur, for their thoughts.
Tuesday night, St. Joseph Mayor B. J. Hackler will sign a proclamation naming a portion of Main Street 'Marianne Dickerson Memorial Run.' The local native, who passed away in October, set records at the U of I and won a silver medal at the first marathon world championship for women in 1983.
