Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban Trial begins in challenge to assault weapons ban Monday, September 16, 2024 A federal judge is hearing arguments challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban.
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared Friday, September 13, 2024 It’s been almost a year since the controversial Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois, and new research from Loyola University sheds some light on its impact.
Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act Supreme Court hears cases pertaining to detention under the SAFE-T Act Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Two incarcerated individuals push for release under new law Read more
State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional State law banning concealed carry on public transit ruled unconstitutional Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Limited ruling applies only to plaintiffs; both sides considering next steps Read more
Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open next week Thursday, August 29, 2024 Staff urge ‘no chaos, no layoffs’ as state plans to close, rebuild 100-year-old prison Read more
Saying Trump has ‘suffocated the soul’ of his party, former GOP Rep. Kinzinger endorses Harris at DNC Saying Trump has ‘suffocated the soul’ of his party, former GOP Rep. Kinzinger endorses Harris at DNC Thursday, August 22, 2024 Former Illinois congressman publicly broke with Trump over Jan. 6 insurrection Read more
Illinois Democrats look to invest resources in swing states Illinois Democrats look to invest resources in swing states Thursday, August 22, 2024 Many believe abortion rights message will now sell in GOP territory Read more
Obama legacy continues with Harris nomination, DNC speech in Chicago Obama legacy continues with Harris nomination, DNC speech in Chicago Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Former president hails successor to his successor Read more