Highland Park parade shooter skips 1st day of sentencing hearing

Robert Crimo III will get a life sentence for killing seven people at a Highland Park parade, but victims are testifying at his sentencing hearing, to which he did not show Wednesday.

By Barbara Vitello - Daily Herald Media Group●

Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in attorney general budget

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking state lawmakers for $15 million more next year, saying his office needs a more “stable” system of funding as it takes on greater responsibilities, including the growing volume of litigation against the Trump administration.

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●

‘With deep sorrow,’ Catholic leaders in northern Illinois mourn death of Pope Francis

Catholic church leaders in Joliet and Rockford dioceses react to the passing of Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning.

By Jessie Molloy●

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died Monday at 88

By The Associated Press●