Lame Duck Look Back: Feasibility of body camera mandate Lame Duck Look Back: Feasibility of body camera mandate Thursday, February 4, 2021 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 cameras.
Lawmakers to consider decisions presented by Supreme Court Lawmakers to consider decisions presented by Supreme Court Wednesday, February 3, 2021 In its annual report to the General Assembly, the Illinois Supreme Court asked lawmakers to consider seven decisions it issued during 2020, including three in criminal cases.
Former GOP state Senator, Conservative Party candidate for governor indicted Former GOP state Senator, Conservative Party candidate for governor indicted Wednesday, February 3, 2021 A former Republican state Senator and Conservative Party candidate for governor on Wednesday joined the list of ex-state officials who have been indicted. Read more
Legislative Republicans seek measures allowing voters to recall lawmakers, overturn state law Legislative Republicans seek measures allowing voters to recall lawmakers, overturn state law Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Republican lawmakers from both chambers of the General Assembly are promoting three legislative proposals to give voters greater authority to amend the state constitution, recall legislative... Read more
Illinois to ramp up vaccine distribution Illinois to ramp up vaccine distribution Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The state will soon start ramping up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as part of its effort to further limit the spread of the disease. Read more
Newly formed Senate committee prioritizes mental health issues amid pandemic Newly formed Senate committee prioritizes mental health issues amid pandemic Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Leadership in the Illinois Senate has formed a new committee to focus on mental health issues in the current General Assembly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly alter everyday... Read more
DCFS reports 17% decline in child death cases DCFS reports 17% decline in child death cases Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Child welfare officials in Illinois reported a 17 percent decline in the number of child death cases they investigated during the previous fiscal year, an indicator, they say, of progress in... Read more
Planned central Illinois youth center will advance juvenile justice overhaul Planned central Illinois youth center will advance juvenile justice overhaul Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced the planned opening of a new center for incarcerated youth in central Illinois Tuesday, the latest step in a plan to reform the state’s... Read more