Judge closes Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center after 'facility in crisis' fails to meet new state standards Judge closes Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center after 'facility in crisis' fails to meet new state standards Thursday, January 4, 2024 The facility closed abruptly on December 31. The judge who moved to close the facility said staffing shortages made it difficult to meet state standards for caring for youth in custody.
Governor names new DCFS director Governor names new DCFS director Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute Wednesday, January 3, 2024 At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court Read more
As dual credit participation grows in Illinois, study shows gaps widening As dual credit participation grows in Illinois, study shows gaps widening Thursday, December 28, 2023 Urban, low-income, high-minority districts lag behind rural counterparts Read more
Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action Unions look to state for solutions after year of higher ed labor action Wednesday, December 27, 2023 Report finds public university employees paid 21% less than state agency workers in similar jobs Read more
Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1 Monday, December 25, 2023 More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year Read more
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Friday, December 22, 2023 A Jan. 1 registration deadline for prohibitted guns appears poised to take effect as scheduled. Read more
Prisoner Review Board releases final Illinoisan serving life sentence for ‘three-strikes’ drug offense Prisoner Review Board releases final Illinoisan serving life sentence for ‘three-strikes’ drug offense Thursday, December 21, 2023 Charles Collins was sentenced to life in 2010 for cocaine offenses Read more