Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois’ cannabis legalization law.

The Land of Lincoln is the first state to legalize recreational marijuana via the legislative process rather than a ballot initiative.

Illinois State Police announced plans to aggressively crack down on misuse of the left lane on interstate highways, deploying “covert vehicles” to boost enforcement.

The new law will transfer the burden of proof to law enforcement in forfeiture proceedings.

A new law to create a commission to develop a statewide system to track evidence in sexual assault cases could result in swifter justice for crime victims and increased accountability and transparency in the criminal justice system.

Civil asset forfeiture reform has now cleared the Illinois General Assembly.

Most people expect Illinois law enforcement to defend the private property of Illinois residents. As long as you obey the law, your life, liberty and property should be secure from the law – or so common sense would suggest. Yet, every year, Illinois law enforcement agencies take tens of millions of dollars in cash, vehicles,...