Heading to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk is a bill worthy of his signature and inspiring in its journey. Dubbed “Anna’s Law,” the ...

A bill that would require police officers to take training on sexual assault sensitivity is headed to the governor's desk to ...

A bill that would require police officers to take training on sexual assault sensitivity is headed to the governor's desk to ...

That’s a drop in the bucket, however, compared to other states. California, for example, has a $12 billion gap (3.72 percent ...

Sponsored by Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville), Anna’s Law, Senate Bill 1195, aims to minimize the trauma experienced by victims by providing training programs for officers.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois police officers soon could be required to undergo trauma-informed sexual assault training if the ...

Senate Bill 1563 addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home — bypassing the months-long eviction process. Right now, squatters can ...

The Illinois House could soon approve a measure requiring gun owners to lock up their firearms under certain circumstances, ...

Midwest head of Anti-Defamation League says antisemitic rhetoric “is a major problem here in Chicago,” following fatal ...

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.” ...