Illinois police officers soon could be required to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training if the governor signs a ...

Illinois lawmakers advanced legislation that would require “trauma-informed” training for law enforcement on sexual assault ...

Both houses of the Illinois legislature have passed a bill that would prevent police from ticketing students for misbehavior in school.

The training would be during the probationary period ... sure that it was not consensual," Williams said. "If we pass the bill, it will help survivors heal from the assault, and then it gives ...

The bill has seen intense pushback from Republican lawmakers and groups representing law enforcement. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police called ... hours of additional training for officers ...

Illinois lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation requiring increased police training on sexual assault cases that would include practices “meant to minimize traumatization of the victim.” ...