Shannon Heffernan appears in the following:
Illinois plans to eradicate cash bail statewide
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Illinois Supreme Court decided cash bail will no longer exist in Illinois. The state was supposed to become the first to get rid of cash bail in January, but that plan was challenged in court.
Trial begins for Illinois guards accused of beating a prisoner so severely, he died
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
At trial is underway for guards accused of beating a man in an Illinois prison so badly that he died. There are allegations of similar beatings in the same location, long before Larry Earvin's death.
State's Attorney Closely Followed Smollett Case After Recusal, Text Messages Show
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
In the messages, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx expresses concern with heavy-handed charging of Empire star Jussie Smollett, compared to other defendants accused of more serious crimes.
Chicago Police Officer Found Guilty Of 2nd-Degree Murder Of Laquan McDonald
Friday, October 05, 2018
In Chicago on Friday, jurors convicted city police officer Jason Van Dyke of second degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald that occurred in 2014.
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Takes Stand In Laquan McDonald Murder Trial
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke takes the stand as his trial for shooting Laquan McDonald 16 times winds down. Prosecutors say the video appears to show actions different from his testimony.
Local Medics Train Chicago Residents To Help Shooting Victims
Friday, October 27, 2017
The Chicago group UMedics trains people how to handle medical emergencies, including gunshot wounds. One trainee is a gunshot victim who credits the program with saving his life.
Trump Pledges On Twitter To Help Chicago Fight Crime
Friday, June 30, 2017
President Trump tweeted that he's sending federal help to Chicago to fight crime. He says crime and killings have reached "epidemic" proportions.
A Climate Change Catch 22
Monday, April 04, 2016
What happens when people who are economically dependent on oil start seeing signs of climate change in their daily work?
A Homeland Swallowed by The Sea
Friday, March 18, 2016
The Marshall Islands are disappearing. Global warming has caused waters in this part of the Pacific to rise faster. It is an environmental tragedy with tangible human consequences.
The Green Tea Party: Conservative Group Embraces Clean Energy
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Debbie Dooley is one of the original founders of the Tea Party, and the president of Conservatives for Energy Freedom. She wants the GOP to think seriously about the environment.
Climate Activism: Balancing Hope With Despair
Monday, December 07, 2015
When it comes to climate change messaging and activism, is the glass half empty or half full?
Heat of The Moment: Everyday Life on a Changing Planet
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
In America's forgotten neighborhoods, community members that have been left behind are preparing for the impacts of climate change and other disasters.
The Real-Life Impact of a Budget Impasse
Monday, October 05, 2015
Lawmakers in Illinois and Gov. Bruce Rauner were supposed to pass this year's budget by July 1, 2015. They're at an impasse, leaving millions of Illinois citizens stuck in the middle.
