House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo House GOP advances 2 human trafficking victim protection bills as others remain in limbo Monday, May 6, 2024 Advocacy organization gives Illinois a failing grade in 2023 report
Law enforcement community honors fallen officers at Illinois Capitol Law enforcement community honors fallen officers at Illinois Capitol Thursday, May 2, 2024 Six officers memorialized at annual ceremony
Court upholds law limiting where child sex offenders can live Court upholds law limiting where child sex offenders can live Thursday, April 4, 2024 Kane County man was ordered to move after first being told he could buy home Read more
In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative In Chicago visit, Attorney General Garland announces $78M anti-violence initiative Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Department of Justice officials visit annual community violence intervention and prevention conference Read more
Amid controversy at Prisoner Review Board, Pritzker calls for more training as GOP again seeks reform Amid controversy at Prisoner Review Board, Pritzker calls for more training as GOP again seeks reform Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Governor says board failed to consider prisoner’s domestic violence offense before his release Read more
Prisoner Review Board chair, member resign in wake of boy’s fatal stabbing by released inmate Prisoner Review Board chair, member resign in wake of boy’s fatal stabbing by released inmate Monday, March 25, 2024 Former inmate allegedly targeted boy’s mother, his ex-girlfriend, in pattern of abuse Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more