How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
How second chances are saving lives in Illinois
Creason’s dream was to become a registered nurse. But for her and many like her in Illinois, that dream nearly died.
Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order through April 30
Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order through April 30
The order was originally scheduled to lift on April 7, but cases of coronavirus in the state continue to rise. Schools will remain closed.
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to issue the order beginning Saturday to contain spread of COVID-19.
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
The city of Chicago has temporarily relaxed its controversial ticketing and towing scheme, as residents face worsening financial uncertainty in the midst of a global public health crisis.
Champaign City Council gives mayor power to impose curfew, seize private property
Champaign City Council gives mayor power to impose curfew, seize private property
Water rationing and forced business closures were among a litany of emergency powers the city council granted Champaign’s mayor and city manager in response to the global health crisis.
75 mph speed limit up for consideration on Illinois interstates
75 mph speed limit up for consideration on Illinois interstates
The speed limit was last raised to 70 mph in 2014.
New bill would stop suspending Illinois driver’s licenses for unpaid red-light camera tickets
New bill would stop suspending Illinois driver’s licenses for unpaid red-light camera tickets
Red-light cameras have been the subject of an ongoing federal investigation that has lead to the arrest of numerous public officials.
Bill banning Illinoisans from pumping their own gas dies in General Assembly
Bill banning Illinoisans from pumping their own gas dies in General Assembly
After listening to voter feedback, an Illinois lawmaker tabled a bill that would have only allowed gas station clerks to pump gas in Illinois.
Trump commutes Blagojevich’s prison sentence
Trump commutes Blagojevich’s prison sentence
The nation’s corruption capitol will see one of its most infamous political figures return home.
House bill would ban Illinois drivers from pumping their own gas
House bill would ban Illinois drivers from pumping their own gas
The Gas Station Attendant Act would make Illinois one of only two states nationwide that bar all drivers from self-service at gas stations.
After $1B in tickets and 4 corruption indictments, Illinois should shutter the red-light camera industry
After $1B in tickets and 4 corruption indictments, Illinois should shutter the red-light camera industry
With a federal corruption probe burrowing deeper into Springfield, the Illinois General Assembly has only one choice when it comes to the future of a red-light camera industry that has infected nearly 100 communities statewide: shut it down.
Bill would let wrongly arrested clear their names without paying
Bill would let wrongly arrested clear their names without paying
Expungement and sealing fees cause individuals with erroneous criminal records to have a hard time moving forward with their lives.
Illinois comptroller calls red-light cameras ‘broken and morally corrupt’
Illinois comptroller calls red-light cameras ‘broken and morally corrupt’
Traffic cameras collected more than $1 billion from drivers since 2008, but corruption probes are prompting state comptroller to stop acting as ticket collection agency.
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
What you need to know about marijuana legalization in Illinois
Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois’ cannabis legalization law.