Bill revamps rules for Prisoner Review Board
A bill was introduced in the Illinois House on Thursday revamping the Prisoner Review Board, the board that decides whether...
Sheriff responded to DCFS emergency shelter 161 times in one year
An emergency housing facility at the center of court case that led to the state’s Department of Children and Family...
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Illinois agriculture continues to battle nutrient pollution
Nutrient loss is one of the most serious pollution threats faced in the U.S., causing a Rhode Island-sized dead zone...
NUTRIENT LOSS THREAT: Experts say changing attitudes key to reducing soil runoff
Illinois has, for decades, laid out a nutrient reduction strategy aimed at reducing the amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and other...
Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act, Democrats call it ‘all for show’
Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice...
Speaker names new House budget negotiation team
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced a new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, led by House Majority Leader and...
Republicans call for hearings into DCFS after worker and child deaths
Three Republican state House members called for hearings into the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Thursday out...
Illinois DOC will pause intake of inmates due to COVID 19 surge
The Illinois Department of Corrections announced Tuesday that it would pause intake of inmates from county jails amid the COVID-19...
Demmer joins the race for state treasurer’s office
State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, announced he will run for state treasurer on Tuesday. If he wins the Republican Party...
Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt
A Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for the continued...
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