State Senator Doris Turner introduced two new pieces of legislation aimed at implementing a stricter review process for potential police officers a ...

The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation is probing an officer-involved shooting that occurred in McLean ...

Illinois lawmakers are proposing to lower the legal drinking age to 18, provided that 18 to 20-year-olds are accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Rep. John Cabello ...

Legislators have until the end of May to hammer out a solution to a fiscal crisis that public transit leaders say could lead to massive fare hikes and a 40% reduction in train and bus service.

As the uncertain future of the Department of Education looms, state lawmakers are looking to enshrine students’ civil rights.

Eileen O'Neill Burke took office in December and has vowed to take a tougher stance on certain charges like theft and gun ...

ISP says number of stolen guns declines The number of stolen guns in Illinois is on the decline. Illinois State Police report ...

State lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that ... or other entity for the purpose of citizen review of the conduct of police officers.” Long-standing boards have existed in Dubuque and Iowa ...

At one point, the man in the car showed the 30-year-old a handgun, police said. That's when the 30-year-old, who as an Illinois Concealed Carry License, reportedly shot the man in the chest.

Some are speculating how that will impact Illinois. Every state in the nation has some sort of concealed carry law. The requirements vary state by state. Some allow concealed carry without a permit.

SPRINGFIELD — Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and ...