Seven individuals were sentenced to non-reporting probation and fined $739 for illegally trespassing on the Illinois State University campus while protesting the war in Gaza. The group pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass. Their plea resulted in the dismissal of a more serious charge that could have led to up to a year in jail. They will serve 18 months of court supervision.
Some see the millionaire’s tax advisory question on November’s ballot as a measure that could amount to property tax relief in Illinois. Others say it’s financial recklessness.
Potential jurors have reported to federal court in Chicago for the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain. Madigan is facing 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct. The trial is expected to last about ten weeks.
According to Rivian employees, the R1 production lines are down to three days a week, which means employees aren’t making electric vehicles on Mondays and Fridays.
State Farm Insurance is removing electric vehicle charging stations from its parking decks nationwide, including at its headquarters in Bloomington, due to safety concerns. WEEK TV reports the decision follows consultations with workplace safety teams and fire departments. This action comes after a recent fire involving multiple EVs at Rivian’s factory in Normal on August 24.
Jury selection begins in the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
