Man arrested by U.S. Marshals
U.S. Marshals have arrested a man released under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act after he was accused of trying to kill two Chicago police officers.
CWB Chicago reports that Shaquille Parker, 32, was initially held on $10 million bail after prosecutors said he fired a gun at two uniformed officers who tried to stop him for a suspected drug deal.
The marshals arrested Parker after he cut off his ankle monitor last month.
State 27th most dangerous for drunk driving crashes
According to a new report, Illinois is the 27th most dangerous state for drunk driving in the US, with 18.5% of all fatal crashes between 2019 and 2023 involving a drunk driver.
Healthcare publisher Recovered analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data on fatal collisions involving one or more drivers over the legal blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.08%.
Jesse White lends name to state building
A state government building in Chicago is now named after former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other political leaders gathered Thursday to announce the Jesse White State of Illinois Building at 115 S. La Salle St.
Chicago offices of the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Attorney General are among the more than 15 state agencies and constitutionals housed in the building.