Illinois is trying to cut down on the number of illegal firearms that make their way across state lines by increasing penalties for gun
New Illinois Laws – Sexual Assaults, Traffic Stops and Restraining Orders
It seems like every week we're hearing about a new law that was passed by Governor Bruce Rauner, and this week is no different. In fact, the governor
Illinois Expected To Expand Interrogation Protections For Juveniles
Chicago police have recently come under scrutiny for their handling of some juveniles during the holding and questioning period while in police
Illinois Bans Controversial Stingray Phone Tracking Technology
Illinois has moved forward with legislation that will ban stingrays - the cell phone tracking technology, not the animal - throughout the
3 New Anti-Drug Abuse Laws Signed In Illinois
Drug overdoses are a huge problem in Illinois, so it's no surprise that Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed numerous bills into law aimed at combating drug
Chicago Police Paid Nearly A Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Settlements Over The Last 4 Years
Police brutality and cries over misconduct have been in the national spotlight lately in the wake of the deaths of Philando Castile and Alton
Illinois Pushing For Stronger Gun Possession Penalties
Illinois lawmakers and Chicago police are hoping to pass legislation that would enact longer prison sentences for repeat gun offenders in the wake of
Chicago Adding DUI Checkpoints This Weekend
If you're planning on heading into Chicago this weekend, make sure you stay sober or hitch a ride with a designated driver, as city police have
Illinois Law Hoping To Curb Heroin and Opioid Crisis
Drug crimes have become more problematic over the last decade here in Illinois, leading to increases in overdoses for drugs like heroin and pain