It is easy to feel hopeless after a DUI arrest. The entire experience is designed to get you to provide the arresting officer with evidence supporting his or her assertion that you are intoxicated—and to make you feel like you’ve got no option but to plead guilty....
Two Chicago police officers hold spots at the top of the list for the most misconduct complaints. During their time in the force from 2001 to 2006, they received more than 50 complaints each. Other than verbal warnings, they were not disciplined for any of their...
An ordinance in Peoria requires anyone purchasing a concealable firearm to submit a certificate, including their right thumbprint and signature, to the police department. This certificate must be completed within 24 hours, and it includes many questions that are also...
The Illinois State Police has agreed to pay $40 million to “The Dixmoor Five” – five men who were wrongfully convicted of and imprisoned for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Dixmoor in November, 1991. This settlement is the largest in...
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...
