SPRINGFIELD — Law enforcement groups have decried the Monday, Feb. 22 signing of a massive criminal justice reform bill into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, referring to the legislation…
SPRINGFIELD – An omnibus criminal justice bill passed by the General Assembly last month would, if signed by the governor, mandate all Illinois law enforcement agencies to use body…
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing “Lame Duck Look Back” series in which Capitol News Illinois is following up on the major bills that passed both chambers of the…
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers, in tandem with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are looking to bolster the state’s system of certifying and decertifying law enforcement professionals….
As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois continues to climb — including one case in Kane County — worry and anxiety among residents grows. But local agencies…
SPRINGFIELD – A criminal justice package that passed both chambers of the General Assembly last month contains provisions that would grant the state increased power over police…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has introduced a sweeping criminal justice omnibus bill that aims to heavily alter the state of policing in Illinois. Sen. Elgie…
SPRINGFIELD – As state leaders continue to face pushback from the restaurant industry and even some county and municipal governments regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures, Gov. J.B….
Pritzker, IDOT mark $110 ...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced $110 ...
Protesters take to Chicago ...
Protests continued in Chicago Friday evening April 16 after video was released ...
Proposed legislation aims to ...
SPRINGFIELD - Housing advocates including former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti joined state ...
FOID, concealed carry permits ...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police has given another 150-day extension to ...
