The Illinois State Police say they have rolled out a new online reporting system for residents to report suspected corruption so officials can “begin restoring the public’s trust in government.” The Illinois State Police (ISP) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the initiative on Thursday. “The Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit is dedicated to seeking […]
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Illinois State Police tout revocation, denial of more than 4,000 FOID cards, claim it has averted ‘potential tragedies’
The Illinois State Police announced they have revoked over 4,000 Firearm Owners Identification cards this year from Clear and Present Danger reports, which they say has “averted tragedies.” The Illinois State Police (ISP) released data highlighting its Office of Firearms Safety reviews earlier this week. The office works to prevent potential firearm-related incidents by keeping […]
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National Weather Service says 1-2 inches of snow possible in Chicagoland area beginning Sunday
The National Weather Service says snow amounting to one to two inches is possible starting early Sunday morning in the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook early Saturday morning for northeast and north-central Illinois. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Cook, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, […]
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‘Lives are needlessly lost’: State police remind motorists to buckle up, drive sober on Thanksgiving
State police are reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober on Thanksgiving after 10 people were killed in crashes in Illinois last Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police said motorists will see hundreds of additional seat belt enforcement zones and other enforcement patrols. Officers will be looking for […]
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Federal appeals court upholds ‘assault weapons,’ high-capacity magazine ban in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazine ban in Illinois, rejecting a Second Amendment violation argument. The ruling comes as plaintiffs challenging Illinois’ gun ban are back in the Southern District of Illinois federal court with an amended complaint to block the January 1 gun […]
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‘This isn’t a trick’: NWS says Chicagoland area will see first snow of season on Halloween
The National Weather Service says the first snow of the season is expected Tuesday on Halloween in the Chicagoland area alongside blustery winds and cold temperatures. “This isn’t a trick! Halloween 2023 will be marked by cold temperatures, blustery northwest winds, and snow showers,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said Monday. The weather service urged […]
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Illinois State Police issues alert urging ‘vigilance, awareness’ after child stabbed to death in hate crime in Chicago suburbs
The Illinois State Police is warning residents to remain vigilant of hate crimes and “potential terrorism” after a Palestinian-American child was stabbed to death in the Chicago suburbs amid international conflict. The Illinois State Police (ISP) in a statement Sunday evening said they are coordinating statewide law enforcement communications and activity in response to the […]
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‘Abhorrent threats’: Gov. JB Pritzker responds after spike in bomb threats made against Illinois libraries
Governor JB Pritzker said that authorities are working to combat and prosecute the “abhorrent” bomb threats that have been targeting libraries throughout Illinois. Pritzker released a statement Friday saying he condemns the threats made this week towards libraries. “The threat of violence is disgusting, particularly because it is against institutions that are vitally important to […]
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s ban on ‘assault weapons,’ high-capacity magazines
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines in a nearly split decision Friday. The 4-3 ruling in the case brought by state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, was released Friday. “First, we hold that the exemptions neither deny equal protection nor constitute special legislation […]