VIDEO: Citizens Join Back the Blue Rally with Fallen Officer’s Widow
Community members gathered for a Back the Blue rally and patio party Wednesday evening in Decatur, Illinois.
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Illinois Lawmaker Demoted After Allegedly Stealing, Disrespecting Fallen Officer and ‘Power Grab’ Attempt
Illinois Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) resigned suddenly from her state House leadership position last week after allegedly shoplifting in 2020 and then disrespecting a police officer killed in the line of duty last month.
Illinois Lawmaker Disrespects Fallen Police Officer on State House Floor
During a moment of silence meant to honor fallen Officer Chris Oberheim on the floor of the Illinois House, state Rep. Carol Ammons (D) spoke about the felon, Darion Lafayette, who died after allegedly shooting and killing Oberheim.
Daughter Plays Softball Game Day After Father Killed in Line of Duty
High school senior Avery Oberheim pitched her softball game Thursday evening in honor of her father, Officer Chris Oberheim, who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday morning.
Florida Boy Runs to Honor Illinois Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
A twelve-year-old Florida boy is honoring fallen Illinois officer Chris Oberheim by running one mile with an American flag.
One Officer Dead, Another Wounded in Illinois Attack
One officer was killed and another officer wounded when a man opened fire on them Wednesday morning in Champaign, Illinois.
VIDEO: Community Rallies to Support Illinois Police Department
More than 300 Illinois residents banded together to support police officers in Champaign, Illinois, after their police department had been vandalized.
