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Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison

By DON BABWINFebruary 4, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke left prison on Thursday after serving less than half of his nearly seven-year sentence for killing Black teenager Laquan McDonald, angering community leaders who feel the white officer's punishment didn't fit his crime.

GOP Rep. Davis to seek reelection, skips race for governor

November 30, 2021 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, who toyed with the idea of challenging Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker next fall, said Tuesday he will seek a sixth term in Congress.

The Republican from Taylorville had said his decision would be based on the congressional district map Democrat Pritzker signed into law last week.

GOP Congressman Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19

August 6, 2020 GMT

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis on Wednesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19...

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Inmate forms 2 political action committees from behind bars

April 6, 2017 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois man sentenced to 10 years in prison for bilking an acquaintance out of $93,000 has started two political action committees from behind bars...

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