Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse was rampant in state-run juvenile detention centers Tuesday, May 7, 2024 95 former detainees sue over abuse they allegedly experienced from 1996 to 2017
Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored Friday, May 3, 2024 Matt Mitchell may refile request for a formal hearing in 90 days
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
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify Monday, March 25, 2024 Agency uses women’s police coalition to learn how to recruit more female officers Read more
Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan Capitol Briefs: State announces parks funding; comptroller warns of tax scams; State Police unveil building plan Wednesday, January 31, 2024 $55 million in grant funding will go to 111 local park projects Read more
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
Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search Illinois Supreme Court to determine if cannabis odor can be cause for vehicle search Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Consolidated cases before court will test language of 2020 legalization law Read more
Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Federal judge declines to stay assault weapons ban ahead of Jan. 1 registration deadline Friday, December 22, 2023 A Jan. 1 registration deadline for prohibitted guns appears poised to take effect as scheduled. Read more