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Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Romeoville, speaks on the House floor on Saturday, May 31, the final day of session. Avelar’s bill regarding non-FDA approved drugs passed the House this week. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 year ago
Shield law, university admissions, foster placement bills clear General Assembly

End of legislative session sees flurry of bills approved

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
1 year ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Springfield Police Officers joining the force
Local
1 year ago
Springfield Police swears in 9 new officers

Seven just graduated from training

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at Thursday's Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony in Springfield. (IOCI)
IL State News
1 year ago
State honors LEO’s with ‘Law Enforcement Medal of Honor’

23 officers from 10 agencies received the honor

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Crime
1 year ago
Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in Butternut Hut arson

Surveillance video shows a suspect; now, you can help identify that person

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen is pictured on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest

‘Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously

IL State News
1 year ago
Beefing up rights of sexual assault victims

Brings them up to standard set by … organized retail theft

Crime
1 year ago
Gun storage bill passes IL House committee

Unconstitutional, says gun lobby

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul answers questions during a luncheon interview at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
1 year ago
IL AG convenes symposium to battle carjackings and theft

Vehicles equipped with OnStar can be located and recovered hours after a theft takes place

IL State News
1 year ago
Lawmakers ask citizens to #Stop The Hate against Jews

Always report any hate crime to the Illinois Hate Hotline at 877-45-HATE.

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