PURPLE Coalition cites preferential treatment for ex-chief, brutality in Promyss Davis arrest.
Eight new Illinois State Police troopers graduated Friday from Cadet Class 153, a lateral entry program for experienced officers, and will begin patrol duties across the state Sunday.
Measures expanding access to coupons, cash payments among 81 bills passed Thursday.
Appeals court hears arguments as former speaker nears 6 months in prison.
House lawmakers passed more than 50 bills Wednesday, including a measure going to the governor.
Police say Grove is a former Secretary of State Police officer, and the husband of a Taylorville Police officer.
The new facility is expected to have larger office space, more training space, and up to 20 kennels in it for dogs who will be staying there.
Bill would allow certain offenders to apply for the program.
The fire ignited in a storage room on the 7th floor of the building.
Drugs, stolen and other guns, and thousands in case recovered.