The governor has signed a bill into law, which was worked on by two local legislators along with the Lake County state’s attorney, that will create a task force to accelerate the publication of Illinois crime data. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2323 to create the Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force. The […]
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McHenry County state’s attorney says he has ‘grave concerns’ over proposed Illinois bill in wake of AJ Freund murder
The McHenry County State’s Attorney said he has “grave concerns” over a possible law eliminating DCFS automatically notifying state’s attorney’s offices when a newborn tests positive for drugs. Kenneally said in a statement the Illinois Medical Society were “flat wrong” that Senate Bill 3136 would not diminish the role of the state’s attorney’s office should […]
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Illinois lawmaker files bill to ban possession of African serval cats following escape incident in Vernon Hills
A local lawmaker has filed a bill to ban people from possessing African serval cats after one escaped from its owners in a Vernon Hills neighborhood in November and died when it was captured. Illinois State Rep. Daniel Didech (D-Buffalo Grove) introduced the legislation during the first week of the 2024 legislative session. Didech said […]
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Governor signs bill into law that will allow police to use drones in wake of Highland Park parade shooting
The governor has signed a bill into law that will allow law enforcement to use drones to monitor large events following the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The Drones as First Responders Act passed the Illinois General Assembly to allow police agencies to use drones to monitor large special […]
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Lawmakers pass legislation that will allow police to use drones for events in wake of Highland Park parade shooting
Lawmakers have passed legislation that will allow law enforcement to use drones to monitor large events following the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The Drones as First Responders Act passed the Illinois General Assembly to allow police agencies to use drones to monitor large special events, like parades and […]
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Lawmakers advance new legislation after motorcyclist fatally struck by ambulance not using sirens in Waukegan
Lawmakers have advanced legislation that changes how ambulances operate after a 23-year-old man died when an ambulance, which was responding without sirens, hit his motorcycle in Waukegan. Donald Stallworth III, 23, of North Chicago, died on May 16, 2022, following a two-vehicle crash at Lake Street and Genesee Street in Waukegan. A Waukegan Fire Department […]
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Illinois Senate passes bill that would ban police from searching cars over marijuana odor
(The Center Square) – Senate Democrats in Springfield have advanced legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from conducting vehicle searches based on the smell of marijuana. With recreational marijuana now legal in Illinois for roughly the past three years, individuals also would no longer be required to store marijuana in an odor-proof container as they […]
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State senator aims to pass bill that would regulate explosive that was found in Highland Park shooter’s home
A state senator has proposed legislation that would regulate pre-packaged explosive components, which were among bomb-making materials found in the possession of the Highland Park parade shooter. State Senator Julie Morrison sponsored Senate Bill 754, which would prohibit pre-packaged explosive components from being sold to people who do not have a FOID card. It would […]
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker suggests SAFE-T Act changes could be needed
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday suggested that changes could be necessary to clarify some of the language in the SAFE-T Act, which will make Illinois the first state to eliminate cash bail. The SAFE-T Act, also known as HB 3653, changes use-of-force guidelines, requires body cameras for every police department in […]