Crime

Iowa Republican state senator arrested for allegedly obstructing police during bicycle ride

Local police arrested Iowa state Sen. Adrian Dickey (R-Packwood) Monday and charged him with interference with official acts for disrupting the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI).  

Illinois sees significant long-term decline in youth incarcerations

LAKEVIEW DESTROYED: Chicago’s WGN takes Twitter flak for sensational public safety coverage

After local Chicago television station WGN-TV News reported on a flash mob by saying teens were “destroying” the Lakeview neighborhood Monday night, local Twitter users repeatedly criticized and mocked the station for the exaggerated language.

Newly signed Minnesota marijuana law to ‘wipe away’ minor offenses

Proud Boys chairman found guilty of sedition

New Kentucky law closes gaps in child abuse reporting

Brandon Johnson completes massive upset and defeats Paul Vallas in Chicago mayoral race

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has secured enough votes to defeat former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago.

All Chicago mayoral candidates participate in heated WCPT forum

All nine candidates took part in WCPT 820AM’s Chicago mayoral forum on Thursday, where a combative Mayor Lori Lightfoot faced criticism on all fronts.