Bill would grant police powers to Illinois state lawmakers
Bill would grant police powers to Illinois state lawmakers
“Stop, in the name of the Illinois General Assembly!”
Chicago speed cameras write 1 ticket every 12 seconds
Chicago speed cameras write 1 ticket every 12 seconds
Revenue projections estimate red-light cameras will generate 2.7 million $35 tickets in a full year, bringing in $95.5 million for the city.
Chicago’s speed cameras start churning out $35 tickets March 1
Chicago’s speed cameras start churning out $35 tickets March 1
Chicago’s mayor said speed cameras will enforce a lowered tolerance March 1 as a way to curb traffic fatalities. Critics see the $35 tickets as a money grab when residents are still reeling from the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Chicago’s traffic cameras to ticket drivers going 6 mph over speed limit
Chicago’s traffic cameras to ticket drivers going 6 mph over speed limit
The proposal comes a year after mayor pledged to provide relief to residents from regressive fees. She said the move is about safety, but Chicago is seeking cash.
Taking a photo of your filled-in ballot is a felony in Illinois
Taking a photo of your filled-in ballot is a felony in Illinois
State lawmakers across the country have struggled to square ballot secrecy with the advent of smartphones and social media.
DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police
DuPage County voters will decide ballot question on defunding police
Amid nationwide calls to defund the police, voters in DuPage County can make their voices heard by voting on two advisory referendums.
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Pritzker gets OK to treat businesses as criminals for failing to enforce his COVID-19 mask order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker again turned to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting business owners when customers and staff fail to wear masks.
To reform policing, Illinois must rehabilitate its errant labor laws
To reform policing, Illinois must rehabilitate its errant labor laws
A police union contract that protects deviant officers while muzzling those who wish to serve honorably is one set up to fail the public.
How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
How Illinois’ collective bargaining rules protect police misconduct
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Illinois fireworks ban costing the state jobs, money, independence
Independence Day turns many Illinoisans into scofflaws as they ignore rules banning most fireworks. The outdated laws mainly serve fireworks stands in border states.
Illinois Supreme Court denies Chicago police union request to destroy misconduct records
Illinois Supreme Court denies Chicago police union request to destroy misconduct records
While Illinois law explicitly states union contracts trump all other state laws, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled a police contract allowing the destruction of disciplinarily records defies public policy and cannot be enforced.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Springfield has essential work to do
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Springfield has essential work to do
Illinois lawmakers cannot afford to delay action in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Pritzker lifts 10-person limit on religious gatherings after facing legal pressure
Pritzker lifts 10-person limit on religious gatherings after facing legal pressure
After being asked by the U.S. Supreme Court to reply to religious groups’ objections, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he was ending the 10-person limit on religious gatherings.
Illinois tops list for harshest COVID-19 restrictions in America
Illinois tops list for harshest COVID-19 restrictions in America
Illinois was ranked as the most restrictive state in the U.S. in a survey of COVID-19 actions that impact everyday life.