Illinois lawmakers are debating AI bills, school cellphone limits and data center rules as the state legislative session moves toward its Saturday, May 31, 2026, adjournment deadline. The proposals are part of a busy final stretch in Springfield, where lawmakers are also working through Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion state budget and discussions linked to a possible new Chicago Bears stadium project. Illinois AI bills focus on safety and chatbot transpa
Illinois lawmakers are debating AI bills, school cellphone limits and data center rules as the state legislative session moves toward its Saturday, May 31, 2026, adjournment deadline. The proposals are part of a busy final stretch in Springfield, where lawmakers are also working through Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion state budget and discussions linked to a possible new Chicago Bears stadium project. Illinois AI bills focus on safety and chatbot transpa
A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who had called 911 seeking help after reporting a possible prowler near her home. The sentence was handed down Thursday, concluding a case that has drawn national attention and renewed debate over police use of force during emergency responses. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in connection with the July 6, 2024, shooting death of Mas
A former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Springfield woman who had called 911 seeking help after reporting a possible prowler near her home. The sentence was handed down Thursday, concluding a case that has drawn national attention and renewed debate over police use of force during emergency responses. Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October in connection with the July 6, 2024, shooting death of Mas
Authorities in Virginia say a woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of appliances, mostly Ninja Slushi machines, has been arrested after a series of retail thefts stretching across several counties. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Christine Woodson, was allegedly behind more than a dozen thefts at multiple stores, with most incidents linked to Target locations in Springfield and surrounding areas. According to police, the thefts occurred over the course of several
Authorities in Virginia say a woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of appliances, mostly Ninja Slushi machines, has been arrested after a series of retail thefts stretching across several counties. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Christine Woodson, was allegedly behind more than a dozen thefts at multiple stores, with most incidents linked to Target locations in Springfield and surrounding areas. According to police, the thefts occurred over the course of several