Man who threatened Illinois senator sentenced to probation – WICS (Springfield)

Police say Michael Hoyle pulled a gun on Senator Elgie Sims of Chicago while the two were driving on Lawrence Avenue in Springfield. Senator Sims says after he drove away the man continued to chase him until Sims was able to find a police officer. On August 17, Hoyle pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated assault; The charges of unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon were dismissed.

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