Scott Reeder

3 weeks ago | springfieldbusinessjournal.com | Scott Reeder

[ { "name": "Ad - Rectangle - 2 pack - Inline - Content", "component": "15011647", "insertPoint": "5th", "startingPoint": 4, "requiredCountToDisplay": "3" } ] A Springfield lawyer faces a two-year suspension of her law license after a state commission cited her recently for unethical conduct during her time employed by the Illinois Attorney General and the city of Springfield.

1 month ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

A Springfield lawyer faces a two-year suspension of her law license after a state commission cited her recently for unethical conduct during her time employed by the Illinois Attorney General and the city of Springfield. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, or ARDC, investigates complaints against lawyers and makes recommendations to the Illinois Supreme Court on sanctions. The suspension for Salena Young will be effective June 12.

1 month ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

Both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly have endorsed legislation introduced in the wake of the killing of Sonya Massey that would make it easier to learn more about problem cops before they are hired. Proponents of the measure heading to Governor JB Pritzker's desk, named in honor of Sonya Massey, say it may prevent future tragedies. While Pritzker is expected to sign the bill, gubernatorial spokesman Alex Gough did not immediately respond to questions.

1 month ago | illinoistimes.com | Scott Reeder

In the wake of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield, there are recriminations and explanations. On May 7, Noem visited Springfield and held a news conference near the home where community activist Emma Shafer was slain in July 2023. Police believe her former boyfriend, Gabriel Calixto-Pichardo, whose mother brought him to the U.S. illegally as a child, committed the homicide.

1 month ago | nprillinois.org | Sean Crawford |Scott Reeder

Gov. JB Pritzker made a fiery speech to Democrats in New Hampshire and has also appeared on national shows. It has fueled more speculation that he wants to run for president. We also discuss the Department of Homeland Security Secretary's appearance in Springfield this week. And we remember the late former Gov. George Ryan. Host Sean Crawford is joined by Professor Emeritus Charlie Wheeler and Illinois Times Staff Writer Scott Reeder.