A Political Argument Turns Violent: Teen Left Injured

In Wilmington, Illinois, a heated debate about politics took a dark turn when a 47-year-old woman, Tara Heine, allegedly attacked a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which happened on Super Bowl Sunday, left the teenager with visible injuries and Heine facing serious charges. Heine has been in and out of Will County Jail since December, with this being her third arrest in just over a month. The latest charges include aggravated domestic battery and three counts of domestic battery. Despite the prosecutor's request to keep her detained, a judge allowed her release under electronic monitoring.According to court documents, the argument started over politics. Heine allegedly followed the girl into her room, slapped her, and then pinned her down. The attack escalated, with Heine reportedly punching the girl, pulling her hair, and even biting her hands. The most alarming part? Heine allegedly choked the girl until she couldn't breathe, all while threatening to kill her. The girl showed officers her injuries, including marks on her arms and hands, a cut on her nose, and swelling on her face. Heine, however, told a different story, claiming the girl grabbed her by the hair and that she became combative during her arrest. This isn't Heine's first run-in with the law. She has prior convictions for retail theft, driving with a suspended license, and resisting a police officer. With her latest release, she's once again out of jail, but this time with an electronic monitor to ensure she stays out of trouble.