CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on July 22, 2024: * * * Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement regarding the release of officer-worn body camera footage showing the fatal July 6 shooting of Sonya Massey by a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy. "The body camera footage is horrific, and I offer my deepest sympathy to Sonya Massey's family as they relive a moment no family should experience. As the commu more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: DECATUR, Ill. - A new law pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will position Illinois to take advantage of an emerging industry by creating a regulatory framework enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois - a process known as carbon capture and sequestration. "By acting now, we're going to create jobs, reduce our carbon output into the atmosphere and further position Illinois to b more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 23 -- Lincoln Land Community College issued the following news: By Brent Todd, Dean, Natural and Agricultural Sciences Nestled along Springfield's West Lake Shore Drive, shaded by large trees, hosting a new orchard and buzzing with the daily activities of honeybees is Lincoln Land Community College's newest outdoor learning lab -- West Lake Nature Grove. Dedicated in June 2023, West Lake Nature Grove is a 2.1-acre plot of land the college uses for educating its stud more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MOLINE, IL - - Heidi Lung, Director of the Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University, has been named one of the recipients of the Iowa Museum Association (IMA) Leadership Award for 2024. The IMA Leadership Award honors exceptional contributions to the museum field through visionary leadership. "Heidi's vision, experience, and expertise have greatly benefited Iowa museums and histori more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: PALATINE, Ill. - State Rep. Nabeela Syed's meeting with a local resident in need has led to a new law helping modest-income families make ends meet. Syed's office worked closely with a constituent who identified a loophole that was unfairly disqualifying some individuals from receiving home-energy assistance, and the legislation Syed introduced as a result is now law. "I received a letter from a member of more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, July 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University will launch a Master of Science in Engineering Technology program, featuring a Precision Agriculture emphasis beginning Fall 2024. This 30-semester-hour program is designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and leadership skills in agricultural technology. * * * Key Benefits: Nearly 100% placement rate Small student-to-faculty ratio and class sizes Collabor more PR