Illinois

A 56-year-old Illinois man faces first-degree murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly torturing and strangling his longtime girlfriend to death shortly after their breakup. Police discovered the body during a welfare check and found an audio recording of the attack.

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An Illinois woman has been charged with hiding the death of her elderly neighbor for over three years after allegedly finding the body and continuing to access the victim's financial accounts.

An 11-year-old boy in Fox Lake, Illinois, was found beaten and wearing only a diaper, leading to the arrest of his mother, Pricilla P. Marshall, and her boyfriend, Cody R. Marion. The pair faces charges including aggravated battery and endangering the life of a child after allegedly subjecting the boy to prolonged abuse. Other children in the home were unharmed.

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A jury in Illinois has convicted 21-year-old Ahmeel Fowler of murdering his girlfriend Ja'nya Murphy and kidnapping her one-year-old daughter Jaclyn Dobbs, whose body was later found in a retention pond. The crimes occurred in 2021, and Fowler faces a likely life sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for April 20.

A new federal proposal from the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers aims to limit Clean Water Act protections for wetlands, potentially affecting over two-thirds of Illinois' remaining wetlands. The rule codifies a 2023 Supreme Court decision, excluding seasonal wetlands from federal safeguards. Environmental groups warn of significant habitat loss, while industry supporters praise the clarity it provides.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has urged residents to report cryptocurrency fraud promptly and beware of recovery scams. A new state law simplifies refunds for victims using crypto ATMs who file police reports. Raoul emphasized quick action to aid law enforcement efforts.