Illinois news in brief: Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops; Military higher education bill goes to governor; Burrito chain closes locations in Chicago area

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
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Prosecutors charge man with using care in attempt to kill cops

Prosecutors charged a Plainfield teen with attempted murder, aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a weapon after he allegedly drove a vehicle into five Chicago police officers early Sunday. Rashad Johnson, 18, was arrested in connection with the incident that left five officers injured when they responded to reports of a large crowd of teens gathered on the Near West Side.

Military higher education bill goes to governor

Legislation to prevent Illinois service members and their families from being academically penalized when military duty interrupts their higher education is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk. The Illinois House passed Senate Bill 3737 on Friday. A statement from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office said the legislation mirrors the federal SERVE Act enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.

Legislature approves courthouse video restrictions

The General Assembly has passed a bill banning video transmission or recording in state courthouses of any person known to be a victim or witness without consent. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office supported Senate Bill 4038 and said in a social media post that it helps protect domestic violence survivors and other vulnerable victims.

Burrito chain closes locations in Chicago area

An international burrito chain is closing its eight U.S. restaurants, all of which were located in the Chicago area. Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen posted on its website that it made the difficult decision to close after six years in the Chicago area. The chain’s stores remain open in Australia, Japan and Singapore.