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Chicago man charged with attempted murder

— June 18, 2023

A 22-year-old Chicago man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a man Friday night, June 16. Vidal Herazo of the 3000 block of West 41st Place, is to appear today…

With three session days left, SAFE-T Act changes could be forthcoming
— November 17, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Changes may yet come to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform before its Jan. 1 effective date, but some of its major proponents in the General Assembly said the results…
What happens when cash bail ends?
— September 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, cash bail will be abolished in Illinois. The measure that will eliminate it has been on the books since early 2021, giving the justice system…
Progress made in processing rape case evidence
— June 5, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced Friday, June 3 that all sexual assault evidence is being processed within the 180-day timeframe outlined in state law — bringing…
Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’
— May 19, 2022

SPRINGFILED – Owners of firearms that do not have serial numbers – referred to as ghost guns – will have 180 days to take them to a federal firearm dealer to have them serialized…

Advocates oppose SAFE-T Act changes proposed by Democratic senator
— October 18, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Much of the talk from supporters of the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform has in recent days centered on how it will or won’t be amended before Jan. 1, when cash…
Pritzker willing to call out National Guard to Chicago, if asked
— June 7, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicated Monday, June 6 he would be willing to deploy the National Guard to help deal with a violent crime spree in Chicago, but only if he’s asked…
GOP candidates for governor address rising crime, school shooting
— May 25, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The six Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off Tuesday night in Chicago, albeit on two separate debate stages, hours after a shooting at a Texas elementary…