Legislation being considered by lawmakers in Springfield would allow drivers to keep their licenses in hand after getting speeding tickets. The bill is sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Mike Noland of Elgin. The proposed law would amend the state’s vehicle code...
A Mundelein couple have been issued social hosting violations after police raided an underage party at their house, authorities said. Thomas Higgins, 56, and his wife, Stephanie Higgins, 57, of the 2200 block of Fieldcrest Drive, were cited along with 20 underage...
In a significant win for gun-rights advocates, a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday ruled that the Second Amendment gives people the right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense. The 2-1 decision by a panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of...
What is the Pre-Trial Diversion Program? The Pre-Trial Diversion Program offers eligible first-time, non-violent felony offenders who, in exchange for accepting responsibility for their criminal conduct, have the opportunity to keep a conviction from being permanently...
On January 5th, 2014, Illinois State Police started applications for concealed carry permits for handguns. Watch the video for five easy steps to be among the first to get your concealed carry permit now.
Black Friday is the traditional start of the busy holiday shopping period in illinois and around the country, and both retailers and law enforcement agencies generally put more resources into combating shoplifting and grab-and-run crimes at this time of year. While...
