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Shocking Abuse Claims Rock Illinois Disability Centers, Staff Charged and Probed in Patient Mistreatment Scandals
Illinois state facilities for the developmentally disabled are once again in the spotlight as disturbing allegations of patient abuse emerge. At the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Downstate Illinois, a security camera recorded a mental health technician, John Curtis "Curt" Spaulding, grabbing a patient by the shirt, throwing him to the floor, and punching him in the stomach, as per the Chicago Sun-Times. Following an anonymous tip-off, the incident, which occurred in mid-February, was investigated, leading to Spaulding's indictment on charges of aggravated and misdemeanor battery.
Something fishy: Indiana man caught allegedly cheating in Illinois bass fishing tournament
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — An Indiana man allegedly cheated in an Illinois bass fishing tournament earlier this month by bringing fish across state lines and trying to pass them off as tournament catches. According to a news release Thursday from the state, Illinois Conservation Police received information on May...
Illinois Eagle gets new office space
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Eagle, a progressive nonprofit e-newspaper, is growing in many ways this year, but one change in particular is getting a lot of attention. The opening of a brick and mortar space for the e-newspaper has seen the non-profit on local TV news stations, as well as articles in other publications. After ten years of the e-newspaper being run from the home of its founder, the Illinois Eagle has found a place to hang its rainbow flags in the heart of Springfield.
Prosecutor says some criminals are back on streets with no cash bail law
(The Center Square) – An Illinois district attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a court appearance.The Illinois Supreme Court declared the legislation ending cash bail constitutional. Beginning on Sept. 18, 2023, Illinois courts no longer used a cash bail system. Instead, they use a “pretrial release” system as allowed by the Pretrial Fairness Act found in the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act approved in early 2021. The Federalist Society hosted a discussion with legal experts on an update around bail reform after nine months. David Olson from...
The largest tree in Illinois is being recognized once again
An Illinois conservation group is highlighting a massive tree located in Ogle County. The Natural Land Institute recognizes a new tree each month. This month’s tree is a 200-year-old eastern cottonwood sitting in Mt. Morris, Illinois. It is considered the largest tree in the state. Kim Johnsen is the...
Son saves father after he collapses during half marathon: ‘God intervened’
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCCU/WICS) - A father and son from Illinois decided to run a half marathon together, but before the 8-mile mark, something happened that changed their lives forever. Rafael Ruggieri and his son, 18-year-old Isaac Ruggieri, ran the 2024 Christie Clinic half marathon together nearly four weeks ago. All...
Central IL honors fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Monday was a solemn day in Central Illinois national cemeteries as people there and across the nation honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for their freedom. In Springfield, dozens gathered at Camp Butler National Cemetery for a Memorial Day service. Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher laid a wreath and people […]
Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore
This summer marks the first time in 221 years that Illinois is home to two different breeds of cicadas. The Brood XIII began emerging across the North Shore this month. While there are annual cicadas, Brood XIII emerges every 17 years and Brood XIX every 13 years, with 2024 marking the rare overlap between the […] The post Cicada Mania: Historic cicada season brings buzz to the North Shore appeared first on The Record.
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