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News · Illinois

Illinois officers with credibility issues handled hundreds of cases

Police, fire and courts

Officers whose credibility has been questioned arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times.

Gallatin County Illinois DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Illinois

Illinois Police With Credibility Issues Linked to Hundreds of Arrests

Police, fire and courts

Illinois officers with credibility problems have arrested hundreds of people and testified in court at least 1,700 times.

Gallatin County Illinois DeskNov 10, 2026

News · Illinois

More Illinois Counties Vote to Explore a New State

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Additional Illinois counties have voted to study separating from Cook County and forming a new state.

Gallatin County Illinois DeskNov 5, 2026