Civil

Former U.S. Congressman Aaron Schock was in federal court in Springfield this week, challenging a potential civil contempt citation. U.S. Attorney's…

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin will chair a congressional hearing Tuesday on civil rights. The Illinois Democrat says he planned the hearing before the…

It’s been more than a month since Peoria County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses. Same-sex couples with civil unions can get them converted for…

The only living member of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights Movement spoke at Bradley University today. Congressman John Lewis was also a close…