Sophie Sherry

“I went to the same high school as he did and I’ve always heard of him to be a good person,” jury foreman Timothy Nessner told the Sun-Times. “But I also know that good people sometimes break the law. In this particular case, the evidence proved to me that that’s what happened.”

“It’s a good day for Illinois,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. “It’s also an emotional day as we remember those we have lost and those who have suffered along the way to get us here.”

In a statement released Wednesday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 14 other attorneys general said institutions offering gender-affirming would continue to receive federal dollars, regardless of executive order.

Karina’s Bill passed the Illinois House by a vote of 80-33. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose FOID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.

Since May, 667 people have joined lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers across the state, according to attorneys.

The legislation is aimed at taking guns from those accused of domestic violence.

“Everyone has to be focused on day one, recommending decisions to the judge and making sure that the law is implemented as intended,” said Amanda Pyron, leader of a coalition of advocacy groups.

Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Mayor Brandon Johnson and interim Police Supt. Fred Waller were among the mourners waiting for the hearse carrying Preston’s body.