His conviction was overturned after 35 years wrongfully served. State law caps his compensation at 14 years. His conviction was overturned after 35 years wrongfully served. State law caps his compensation at 14 years. Thursday, February 29, 2024 Illinois leads nation in overturned wrongful convictions but has one of the lowest repayment structures
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates
Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Capitol Briefs: State Police report fewer deaths on Illinois highways in 2023 Monday, January 22, 2024 Leaders credit stepped up enforcement for lower fatalities and shootings across the state Read more
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. Read more
After pushing for law targeting ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ attorney general backs off legal fight After pushing for law targeting ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ attorney general backs off legal fight Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Bill sponsor calls Kwame Raoul’s decision ‘heartbreaking’ and a ‘gut punch’ to women Read more
State police still drafting assault weapons registration rules as deadline nears State police still drafting assault weapons registration rules as deadline nears Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Officials at the Illinois State Police are working to finalize rules governing assault weapon registration. Read more
Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules Gun rights advocates question proposed assault weapons registration rules Thursday, November 2, 2023 State Police holds public hearings on registering existing firearms under new ban Read more
Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served Advocates push for guns to be taken from domestic abusers when order of protection served Friday, October 13, 2023 As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement to take guns away... Read more