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CBS News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
New domestic violence bill inspired by Jayden Perkins awaits Pritzker's signature
A new bill aimed at helping victims of domestic violence is waiting on Gov. JB Pritzker's signature. State lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. It will require members of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board to have mandatory training on domestic violence. The board is responsible for letting prisoners out on parole. It's inspired by the case of Jayden Perkins who was protecting his mother when police say her ex-boyfriend stabbed him to death. His mother had filed an order of protection against her ex, but the board didn't get that information and let him out. "It doesn't appear they were checking for active orders of protection, it doesn't appear they were checking for pending orders of protection," President and CEO of "The Network" Amanda Pyron said. After Jayden's death, two members of the prisoner review board resigned. The suspect Crosetti Brand is currently on trial and representing himself.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois lawmakers pass Prisoner Review Board reforms
Good afternoon, Chicago. Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that would emphasize domestic violence awareness training for members of the state's Prisoner Review Board, which came under criticism after releasing a man from state custody who then allegedly attacked a former girlfriend and fatally stabbed her young son. The bill's passage came 14 months after authorities say Crosetti Brand broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment on Chicago's North Side and attacked her before fatally stabbing her son, 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, when the boy tried to come to her rescue. The 39-year-old Brand is on trial for the attack and Jayden's family has filed a lawsuit against the review board alleging negligence in the case. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into war-torn Gaza, decrying the violence and suffering in the Middle East during his first general audience as pope today in St. Peter's Square. Read more here. More top news stories: Judge acquits suburban men of aggravated battery, robbery in Mount Greenwood bar brawl AmeriCorps cuts leave Chicago programs serving kids facing diminished summer Country Club Hills District 160 Board spent $25K on conferences last year; parents raise concerns over school conditions Burton Odelson, the village attorney, told Elite Street that Dolton's recently sworn-in mayor, Jason House, made the decision to proceed with the acquisition with the consent of the Dolton Village Board. Read more here. More top business stories: Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025 Environmental advocates worry about Cleveland-Cliffs delayed maintenance Jameson Taillon (3-3) scattered one run and four hits over seven innings. The right-hander walked three and struck out two to snap a two-start losing streak. Read more here. More top sports stories: NFL teams can keep using the tush push after owners vote down proposed ban Man is charged with providing alcohol to 20-year-old Pittsburgh fan who fell from PNC Park outfield wall Some artworks bring the suppressed queerness of their makers or their subjects to the fore. 'The Man in Black' is a 1913 portrait of Art Institute benefactor Robert Henry Allerton by Glyn Philpot, an acclaimed British painter whose work appears throughout 'The First Homosexuals.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: 'Couples Therapy' review: The best unscripted show about working through conflict — while the cameras watch — returns for a new season Review: Tom Cruise holds the key to 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' With President Donald Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative Republican holdouts headed to the White House for the last-ditch talks to salvage the 'big, beautiful bill.' Read more here. More top stories from around the world: Iran insists it will never stop enriching uranium as US says it must if a new deal is to be reached Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial this week
Chicago Tribune
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois lawmakers pass Prisoner Review Board reforms
Good afternoon, Chicago. Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill that would emphasize domestic violence awareness training for members of the state's Prisoner Review Board, which came under criticism after releasing a man from state custody who then allegedly attacked a former girlfriend and fatally stabbed her young son. The bill's passage came 14 months after authorities say Crosetti Brand broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment on Chicago's North Side and attacked her before fatally stabbing her son, 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, when the boy tried to come to her rescue. The 39-year-old Brand is on trial for the attack and Jayden's family has filed a lawsuit against the review board alleging negligence in the case. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into war-torn Gaza, decrying the violence and suffering in the Middle East during his first general audience as pope today in St. Peter's Square. Read more here. More top news stories: Burton Odelson, the village attorney, told Elite Street that Dolton's recently sworn-in mayor, Jason House, made the decision to proceed with the acquisition with the consent of the Dolton Village Board. Read more here. More top business stories: Jameson Taillon (3-3) scattered one run and four hits over seven innings. The right-hander walked three and struck out two to snap a two-start losing streak. Read more here. More top sports stories: Some artworks bring the suppressed queerness of their makers or their subjects to the fore. 'The Man in Black' is a 1913 portrait of Art Institute benefactor Robert Henry Allerton by Glyn Philpot, an acclaimed British painter whose work appears throughout 'The First Homosexuals.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: With President Donald Trump's multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package at risk of stalling, House Speaker Mike Johnson and conservative Republican holdouts headed to the White House for the last-ditch talks to salvage the 'big, beautiful bill.' Read more here. More top stories from around the world:
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Wells Fargo aggressively expands retail footprint
Good afternoon, Chicago. Charged in the slaying of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins is Crosetti Brand, 39, who is facing felony counts of murder, attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated domestic battery. Brand is representing himself in the trial, which began Friday with jury selection and continued yesterday with opening statements, during which he told the jury he acted in self-defense. Jayden's mother, Laterria Smith, testified for hours, telling the jury she was stabbed over and over by Brand, who has a history of abusing her and other women. The case resumed today at the Leighton Criminal Court Building as jurors heard an account of that morning from Lilliam Rodriguez, who lived across a hallway from the family. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Wrigleyville Ald. Bennett Lawson is behind a push to get his City Council colleagues the addresses and management contact information for the rentals that make up a significant portion of the apartments in some neighborhoods. Read more here. More top news stories: As Johnson administration touts 'Cut the Tape,' affordable housing developers want faster progress Mundelein is home to the latest example of evolving cannabis industry Bucking national banking trends, California-based Wells Fargo is cutting the ribbon on two new Chicago branches this week as it continues to aggressively expand its retail footprint in the city and suburbs. Read more here. More top business stories: US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025 Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca, coach Tyler Marsh and multiple players addressed reporters yesterday during media day at Intentional Sports on the West Side. Here are four things we learned. Read more here. More top sports stories: Column: Soft part of Chicago Cubs schedule finally has arrived. Can they take advantage? NFL's record 7 international games features back-to-back games for Minnesota Vikings in Dublin and London If you view all of those Silicon Valley kids messing around with artificial intelligence for fun and profit as kindling flames that will not only disrupt but destroy the human race, then 'The Antiquities' is your kind of show. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: German violinist cancels Chicago concert as part of a boycott of the US Column: The celebrity spotlight, brighter than ever, still shines on Tiger Woods Trump said at the U.S.-Saudi investment conference he wants to avoid conflict with Tehran but warned that time is running out as Iran makes rapid progress with its nuclear program. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: FDA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth Nodule found in former President Joe Biden's prostate during routine physical exam
Chicago Tribune
13-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Wells Fargo aggressively expands retail footprint
Good afternoon, Chicago. Charged in the slaying of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins is Crosetti Brand, 39, who is facing felony counts of murder, attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated domestic battery. Brand is representing himself in the trial, which began Friday with jury selection and continued yesterday with opening statements, during which he told the jury he acted in self-defense. Jayden's mother, Laterria Smith, testified for hours, telling the jury she was stabbed over and over by Brand, who has a history of abusing her and other women. The case resumed today at the Leighton Criminal Court Building as jurors heard an account of that morning from Lilliam Rodriguez, who lived across a hallway from the family. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Wrigleyville Ald. Bennett Lawson is behind a push to get his City Council colleagues the addresses and management contact information for the rentals that make up a significant portion of the apartments in some neighborhoods. Read more here. More top news stories: Bucking national banking trends, California-based Wells Fargo is cutting the ribbon on two new Chicago branches this week as it continues to aggressively expand its retail footprint in the city and suburbs. Read more here. More top business stories: Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca, coach Tyler Marsh and multiple players addressed reporters yesterday during media day at Intentional Sports on the West Side. Here are four things we learned. Read more here. More top sports stories: If you view all of those Silicon Valley kids messing around with artificial intelligence for fun and profit as kindling flames that will not only disrupt but destroy the human race, then 'The Antiquities' is your kind of show. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Trump said at the U.S.-Saudi investment conference he wants to avoid conflict with Tehran but warned that time is running out as Iran makes rapid progress with its nuclear program. Read more here. More top stories from around the world:
