Former coroner Bill Hintz pleads guilty, to serve 6 months in jail
My State Line | July 20, 2022 ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Former Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz plead guilty to two charges against him in court Wednesday, following accusations of stealing from dead people and using the County’s credit card. Hintz plead guilty to two counts: Theft of Government Property and Official Misconduct. He will […]
Illinois urges caution using digital tech for reproductive care
KHQA | July 16, 2022 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KHQA) — The state has released guidance on how women can exercise caution while using reproductive care apps and online platforms. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says these apps and websites might track users’ search and location information, which could be shared with third parties. “In anticipation of […]
Illinois AG: Friends, family of Highland Park shooting victims targeted by scam calls
abc7 | July 14, 2022 HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office has issued a warning about scam callers looking to cash in on the Highland Park tragedy. According to the attorney general, many calls came from people asking for money in exchange for helping victims apply for aid through the […]
Midwest guns: IL launches statewide gun trace database to combat firearm trafficking
Illinois State Police also attended press conference in which officials explained database can flag suspicious gun store purchases