Jeremy Gorner – Page 17

Kala McGuire, of Springfield, rallies outside the Peoria County Courthouse on Oct. 22, 2025, on the first day in the trial of Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home near Springfield last year. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Jury finds former downstate sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey

October 29, 2025 at 7:22 p.m.

The verdict is the culmination of an incident that spurred protests across the country that highlighted the treatment of Black citizens at the hands of law enforcement officers.

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporters' questions about the House transit funding plan during a visit to the Curtin Family Farm, Oct. 29, 2025, in Taylorville. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker skeptical about House Democrats’ tax and fee plans to address public transit

October 29, 2025 at 7:29 p.m.

After Gov. JB Pritzker was not enthusiastic about tax and fee proposals to overhaul the Chicago region’s mass transit systems, at least one fellow Democrat said he would like to...

A group of people wear transportation-themed T-shirts and cardboard cutouts while waiting to deliver petitions to legislators during the legislative session at the Illinois Capitol, Oct. 28, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois House Democrats introduce new transit funding plan, eye billionaire and entertainment taxes

October 29, 2025 at 10:33 a.m.

With time running short in the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session, Democratic lawmakers proposed new taxes on many large entertainment events and billionaires to raise the $1.5 billion advocates...

Gov. JB Pritzker and his running mate for lieutenant governor, Christian Mitchell, answer media questions on July 2, 2025, at Peach’s Restaurant in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Illinois contenders file for March primary amid GOP uncertainty for governor, Democratic redistricting push

October 27, 2025 at 6:44 p.m.

More than 400 potential candidates filed to run for public office on Monday, the official kickoff to the 2026 election season.

Federal officers fire chemical agents near Chicago police while attempting to control a group of protesters near the 3900 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago police find themselves in difficult spots as wave of federal immigration enforcement continues

October 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

On at least two occasions, CPD personnel responding to standoffs between neighbors and federal agents have found themselves tear-gassed alongside residents as agents react to thrown objects and shouted insults.

Darren Bailey announces his 2026 Republican primary bid for Illinois governor at the Drake Hotel Oak Brook on Sept. 25, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

4 family members of Darren Bailey, GOP governor candidate, killed in Montana helicopter crash

October 23, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

Bailey’s running mate told the Tribune that Bailey’s son was piloting the helicopter for a business event in Montana related to helicopters since his son uses them for his family’s...

Brittney Stallworth, right, and other protesters rally outside the Peoria County Courthouse on Oct. 22, 2025, on the first day in the trial of Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

As murder trial begins, prosecution argues downstate deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey after getting mad

October 22, 2025 at 7:16 p.m.

Fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson in 2024 stirred national outrage.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski talks at a news conference on Oct. 21, 2025, outside Bally’s Casino in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Republican race for Illinois governor already spiraling downward over questionable campaign tactics

October 21, 2025 at 7:45 p.m.

As a right-wing fake newspaper website publishes a story containing an internet link detailing salacious allegations against one candidate, a new candidate emerged with a controversial background.

In an image from body-worn camera video, former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson points his weapon toward Sonya Massey moments before she was fatally shot on July 6, 2024, in her home near Springfield. (Sangamon County State’s Attorney)

Trial to begin for downstate deputy whose killing of Sonya Massey near Springfield drew national attention

October 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

In July 2024, Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, fatally shot Sonya Massey, who is Black, after she called to report a prowler outside her home near Springfield.

Gov. JB Pritzker stands in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2025, with state and local leaders to discuss federal deployments. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife report $10.3 million in taxable income — $1.4 million in gambling winnings

October 15, 2025 at 7:53 p.m.

Five months before the Democratic primary, Gov. JB Pritzker released partial tax records showing $10.3 million in taxable income — including $1.4 million in income from gambling.

All Stories